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Immigration and Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
Immigration and Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
A $6.5M Contribution to Farmworker Housing
Southeast Regional Ag News
Authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the funding will connect eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents to permanent and temporary housing.
Adverse Effect Wage Rate in Georgia and New Action to Cancel Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s latest Farm Labor Report is out, showing how much AEWR shot up in Georgia, and new legal action would require the EPA to immediately suspend and cancel glyphosate.
H2A Reform Could Mean More Imports
Southeast Regional Ag News
The rule, published in the Federal Register at the end of February, abandons changes to the wage methodology sought by the Trump administration that were seen as a win by employers hoping to hold down increasing costs of worker pay.
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.
UF Extension and Health Help Migrant Laborers and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Extension and Health help migrant laborers with health care, and Census of Agriculture collects data from hemp farmers for the first time.
WAEF Leadership Change Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is named the new Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation following the retirement of long-time E.D. Jennifer Witherbee.
WAEF Leadership Change Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is named the new Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation following the retirement of long-time E.D. Jennifer Witherbee.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Lawsuit over Missouri "Meat" and New House Ag Website
The Agribusiness Update
Settlement discussions are underway over a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law making it illegal to promote plant-based food as "meat," and a new website unveiled from House Ag Committee.
H-2A Fees Nixed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The move to charge H-2A employers twice for the program fails to make it through a bill in Olympia.
H-2A Fees Nixed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The move to charge H-2A employers twice for the program fails to make it through a bill in Olympia.
Gov't Meat Inspectors Working and Legal Immigrant Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Government meat inspectors are working in spite of shutdown, and Legislation would open new avenue for legal status for immigrant workers.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation Donates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Wine Industry Foundation donates $15,000 to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project for immigration assistance to help workforce.