Ground Beef Import Proclamation Signed by POTUS, H-2A Worker Wage Rate Verdict

Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump's proclamation to remove tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported lean beef trimmings has drawn criticism from some Republicans and the U.S. cattle industry, including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

A federal judge has invalidated a Trump administration rule that would have lowered wages for some foreign farm workers, citing insufficient public input.

H-2A Program Growth Renews Labor Reform Conversation

Southeast Regional Ag News
As use of the H-2A guest worker program climbs, proposed legislation aims to modernize rules that have remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years.

Onboarding That Works

California Ag Today
A structured training process makes all the difference in agriculture.

Learning the Ropes

Southeast Regional Ag News
Proper onboarding prevents costly mistakes and builds confidence in the field.

Finding Help in Agriculture

California Ag Today
Short-term labor, internships, and apprenticeships offer different solutions for farms and ranches.

Farm Help Needed, Farm Help Needed Website Launched

Line on Agriculture
Farm Hand on Demand is a platform connecting farms with temporary labor. The platform aims to address workforce shortages in agriculture by enabling users to search for workers by location.

Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce

California Ag Today
A new podcast examines why agriculture’s labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.

Finding the Next Generation

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new podcast explores how agriculture can attract, train, and retain skilled employees.

Where Bees Rest and Work Continues

California Ag Today
As bees settle in for the night, worker safety takes center stage in the almond orchard.

Farmworker Photo Exhibition Opens at UC Davis

California Ag Today
Nearly 90 black-and-white images by David Bacon honor the history and resilience of California farmworkers, on display through December 14 at UC Davis.

Pork Industry Needs Workforce

Line on Agriculture
One of the priorities for the National Pork Producers Council is ensuring an ag workforce remains in place.

Florida Farm Bill Signed into Law

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s 2025 Farm Bill is now law. With strong bipartisan support, the legislation brings sweeping changes aimed at strengthening agriculture and consumer protections across the state.

Deportation and Migrant U.S. Farmworkers

Southeast Regional Ag News
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he would declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of migrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.

Farmer Worker Needed, Video Game Experience Required

Southeast Regional Ag News
Autonomous tractors are prompting a shift in the type of farm workers needed to get the job done.

Newsom Vetoes Bill Dealing with Farmworkers and Extreme Heat

California Ag Today
It was the goal of SB 1299 to protect farmworkers from extreme heat by legitimizing the risk in the worker’s comp system.

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.

A Labor Plague on U.S. Ag

California Ag Today
The American Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to USDA and the Department of Labor on the issue.

Farm Worker Program Changes Could Handicap the Program

California Ag Today
The proposed alterations to the H-2A Visa program by the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security may present significant hurdles for growers nationwide.

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.

810 People Investigating 165 Million Farm Workers

Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute claims Department of Labor funding and staffing constraints hinder farmworker protections.