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Fam Labor Survey Released
Line on Agriculture
Hawaii has pushed out California as the highest-paying state for farmworker wages.
Wages for Agriculture Workers Continue to Climb
California Ag Today
The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, brings insight into the rising costs of farm labor—and what it means for the future.
Extreme Need for Farm Workers in Extreme Heat
Southeast Regional Ag News
The hottest states in the U.S. need more temporary farm workers! That’s according to a report out from the American Immigration Council.
Addressing Ag Labor Challenges
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
“Problematic” H2A Rule Issued
California Ag Today
New H-2A final rule is being labeled as problematic by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives.
H-2A Benefits
Farm of the Future
Finding qualified farm labor is a challenge everywhere in agriculture, but some are hesitant to figure out the H2A process.
H2A Considerations for Farm Operators
Farm of the Future
With a lack of a reliable farm workforce, many American operations have turned to H-2A employees to fill the needs of their businesses.
Robotics and Risk Mitigation
Farm of the Future
As reliable ag labor becomes more challenging to find, autonomy is where some progressive farmers are looking to next.
USDA Survey Suggests Farm Labor Expenses Will Increase in 2024
California Ag Today
The USDA says farmers who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is large. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor.
Farm Labor Program Grants for U.S. Ag Employers
Line on Agriculture
Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Gloria Montano Greene
Wage Rate Restraining Order Denied
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal judge has now denied a request to block a federal rule change related to farm worker wages.
Bootstrapping Tech for Farm Labor
Farm of the Future
Ag technology doesn’t have to mean big venture capital bets on a world that’s drastically different than it is today.
Technology for Farm Labor Management
Farm of the Future
Taking care of employees properly is an important part of modern farming.
Keeping Track of Farm Labor
Farm of the Future
FieldClock is trying to help farmers from clocking in and out to piecework to compliance through a digital app.
Farm Labor Reform Needs Grassroots Action
California Ag Today
Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress. Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
California Ag Today
Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress. Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
Farm Labor Reform & Immigration
Southeast Regional Ag News
Immigration and farm labor are uniquely linked, according to Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican. Labor is one of the topics farmers are bringing up during Farm Bill Listening sessions.
Labor is 'Number One Challenge' Facing Farmers
Farm of the Future
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives' CEO Chuck Conner says he’s concerned that labor shortages will hurt the ag economy.
Autonomy in Agriculture Will Take Time
Farm of the Future
Decreasing labor costs in the produce industry is a top priority, and autonomous innovation is showing more and more promise.
Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
California Ag Today
Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress.