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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.
H-2A Reform at USDA
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he isn't waiting form Congress to fix the problems with the H-2A guest worker program and will start the USDA's own program.
Labor Revisions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program, and Northwest Horticultural Council Senior Vice President Kate Tynan breaks them down.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program, and Northwest Horticultural Council Senior Vice President Kate Tynan breaks them down.
Contractor to Serve Time after Subjecting Migrant Farmworkers to Forced Labor
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida's Vladimir Moreno pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit forced labor and racketeering charges.
Farm Labor Reform Falls Flat
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF President Duvall says the failed Farm Workforce Modernization Act did not do enough.
H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
Omnibus Lacks Labor Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Lame-duck session ends with no funding or reform for H-2A farm guest worker visa program.
Labor Revisions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
New revisions to the H-2A visa program won't make the financial burden on farmers better, according to Northwest Horticultural Council Vice President Kate Tynan.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
New revisions to the H-2A visa program won't make the financial burden on farmers better, according to Northwest Horticultural Council Vice President Kate Tynan.
H-2A Bill Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Colorado Democrat talks about his Senate bill to reform H-2A Ag guestworker program ahead of the end of the holiday break.
Adverse Wage Rate Hits Georgia Hard and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers to hit Georgia particularly hard with 14% increase, and October beef exports increase from a year ago.
Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and AFBF Urges H-2A Reforms
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association welcomes release of final rule to establish the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program.
Labor Revisions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council Sr. Vice President Kate Tynan explains why new labor revisions to the H-2A visa program don't do enough to help with labor challenges and probably add to them.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council Sr. Vice President Kate Tynan explains why new labor revisions to the H-2A visa program don't do enough to help with labor challenges and probably add to them.
Farmers for FWMA Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Third generation Idaho family farmer talks about why the Farm Workforce Modernization Act is so important and why the ag community needs to be in contact with their lawmakers to let them know.
Farmers for FWMA Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Third generation Idaho family farmer talks about why the Farm Workforce Modernization Act is so important and why the ag community needs to be in contact with their lawmakers to let them know.
Newsom Signs Union Bill and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation allowing unions to collect signed ballots to organize farm employees instead of secret ballots, and U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The 44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming October 18-20, and the U.S. Department of Labor issued new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
H-2A Seasonal Worker Program Sees Growth
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Department of Labor certified around 317,000 temporary jobs in fiscal year 2021 under the H-2A visa program, more than six times the number certified in 2005.