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Foreign-Born Workforce
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted a press conference releasing the findings of a new economic impact study.
Is H-2A Stealing Ag Jobs?
Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.
Think butcher
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Bison Rancher Chase Shoemaker runs a relatively small operation and operations like his are too small for larger meat processing plants.
AEWR's New Benefits
Fruit Grower Report
Updating the methodology for calculating wages for foreign guest-workers should be a significant improvement for both farm employers and employees.
Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce
California Ag Today
A new podcast examines why agriculture’s labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.
CWI President Gordon Jones
Idaho Ag Today
GORDON JONES is president of the up-and-coming College of Western Idaho.
Finding the Next Generation
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new podcast explores how agriculture can attract, train, and retain skilled employees.
H-2A Challenges and Housing
Fruit Grower Report
The cry for H-2A reform can be heard all around agriculture, and while some challenges are being addressed, WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says one of the biggest challenges is the housing required for farm workers.
New IFBF Buiding
Idaho Ag Today
On December 2nd, the Boise Office of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at the corner of 5th and Washington downtown Boise was demolished.
More Financial Aid Urged and SNAP Ruling for More Time
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.
Bison meat
Idaho Ag Today
"Buying Local" has become important for many consumers, but there's a shortage of local butcher shop facilities and skilled employees.
More Financial Aid Urged and SNAP Ruling for More Time
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.
H-2A cutbacks
Idaho Ag Today
New estimates show farmworkers stand to lose $4.4 to $5.4 billion annually.
IFB Salutes vets
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau employees saluted hundreds of local U.S. military veterans for their service during the 13th Annual Farm Bureau Salute to Idaho Veterans.
IFB Salutes vets
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau employees saluted hundreds of local U.S. military veterans for their service during the 13th Annual Farm Bureau Salute to Idaho Veterans.
H-2A Challenges-Housing
Fruit Grower Report
Recent changes to the AEWR calculations is welcome news, but WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says that's not the program’s only problem that needs to be addressed.
Mini Warn Act for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
A new law requires employers to give 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition, but is it intended for seasonal farm workers?
FSA Reopening
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA recently announced that Farm Service Agency offices will reopen despite the ongoing stalemate in funding the federal government.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
AEWR - What's Changed
Fruit Grower Report
Recent changes the Department of Labor announced to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate was great news for farm employers, but what's changed?