Senate Proposal to Overhaul Guest Worker Program

Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlights the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act as a key solution to the farm labor shortage, emphasizing the need for a year-round workforce. The bill, introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, aims to expand the H-2A guest worker program and modernize farm labor systems.

Parma R & E benefits

Idaho Ag Today
Back in 1922 U of I entomologists were sent to Parma to help local farmers address an outbreak of alfalfa weevil.

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

Parma Celebration

Idaho Ag Today
Celebration began for the one-hundredth anniversary of the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center in Canyon County.

Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit and Ag Exports to Iran Possible

The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for farmers during discussions at the 2026 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.

Cultiva and Kallur

Fruit Grower Report
With labor constraints and tight harvest windows, first-pick success is more important now than ever. Cultiva’s North American Sales Manager, Thiago Moraes says color is a key focus for growers right now.

Technology Decisions and H-2A Continues to Grow

The Agribusiness Update
Rising farm labor costs and depressed crop prices have pushed California farmers to seek labor-saving technology to remain financially viable, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.

Cloud seeding 1

Idaho Ag Today
Take a look at Cloud Seeding which has been around for about 80 years.

Specialty Crop Labor Fixes

Fruit Grower Report
2026 is a year with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.

Livestock insect research

Idaho Ag Today
A dedication ceremony in the hill country of Texas.

New AEWR Savings and WOTUS Rule Finalization

The Agribusiness Update
After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief in recent months thanks to the new AEWR rules, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.

Specialty Crops and Labor

Fruit Grower Report
Samantha Ayoub, an agricultural economist for the International Fresh Produce Association, says fruit and vegetable producers have a significant need for year-round labor.

California Dairies Watch Safety Net Debate

California Ag Today
Industry leaders say the Dairy Margin Coverage Program may need updates for today’s costs.

Washington Ag Wage Crisis

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wages for ag workers in Washington state are pushing the limits of affordability for farmers.

New ASI Leader Takes Over Hefty Issues

Line on Agriculture
The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is addressing high labor costs and bureaucratic burdens associated with the H-2A Visa program, which is exacerbated by increased lamb imports, leading to depressed prices.

Cherry Cracking - Cultiva

Fruit Grower Report
Cherry growers across the Pacific Northwest are once again watching the weather closely as they head into this critical stretch of the season.

BASF and Nutrien Partnership

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
BASF and Nutrien have teamed up to collaborate on advancing sustainable agriculture through digital tools.

H-2A Reform

Fruit Grower Report
Ag-employers have been calling for changes to the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program for years, with few results.

Mushrooms, demand and labor

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. mushroom growers are having problems meeting the growing consumer demand for fresh mushrooms.

Cosmic Crisp Naturally Developed

Fruit Grower Report
It’s become very popular over the past five or so years, and the Cosmic Crisp apple came to us with no artificial assistance.