Category: Labor
Nationwide H-2A worker protection rule overturned by Mississippi court
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Court ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions.
New CEO named at másLabor
másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June.
Georgia growers bracing for 9% AEWR rate increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).
Court rulings highlight challenges with H-2A labor compliance
Learn about court rulings challenging H-2A labor compliance as growers face wage inflation and costly DOL regulations across the U.S.
Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas
I called a friend in California the other evening. As soon as he picked up, I could tell that I had roused him from slumber.
IFPA responds to presidential election
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives.
President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump.
Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. We have heard this before but rarely, as I write this column less than three months out from the 2024 general election, have those consequences been so elusive to discern for agricultural employers.
NCAE farm labor rule lawsuit court hearing set
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations.
West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation
West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans.
NCAE Ag Forum to address critical labor issues for U.S. farmers
Early bird registration for the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) 2024 Ag Employer Labor Forum ends Oct. 11.
Port strike not expected to bring immediate shortages
The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn’t expected to bring immediate supply problems. That’s the view of the USDA.
Ag employer, grower labor group changes name
WAFLA is altering its name.
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News’ (VGN) food safety issue, which highlights postharvest steps growers are taking to ensure the crop safety.
EFI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
EFI is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the contributions of Hispanic and Latino farmworkers in agriculture.
H-2A regulations subject of farm labor groups lawsuit
A group of growers and farm advocacy groups is challenging new H-2A rules in the courts.