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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.
H-2A Myths Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
There seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works, as the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison tries to dispel some of the myths.
H-2A Myths Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
There seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works, as the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison tries to dispel some of the myths.
FWMA Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has now sat in committee for over a year, but the bill's sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse isn't giving up on it.
FWMA Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has now sat in committee for over a year, but the bill's sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse isn't giving up on it.
H-2A Myths Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, the Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director, says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that's not how it works.
H-2A Myths Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, the Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director, says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that's not how it works.
H-2A Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
H-2A Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
Farm Labor and H-2A Visas
California Ag Today
Many in the ag industry are concerned about the guestworker visa program. Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director Pam Lewison says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that’s now how H-2A works.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
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.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farmers who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, now have NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farmers who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, now have NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.