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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.
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.
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.
WAFLA on Overtime Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
New WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum talks about the challenges facing agriculture with the removal of overtime exemption for agriculture.
WAFLA on Overtime Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
New WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum talks about the challenges facing agriculture with the removal of overtime exemption for agriculture.
FLA-GA-CA Lead H-2A Worker Surge and Beef-Pork Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The number of foreign guestworkers in agriculture continues to climb and is led by Florida, Georgia and California, and Beef and Pork exports on record pace through September.
WORKFORCE ACTIVISM Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding enough farmworkers is a tough job for Ag employers, but the so-called "Farmworker Advocate Industry" isn't making it any easier.
WORKFORCE ACTIVISM Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding enough farmworkers is a tough job for Ag employers, but the so-called "Farmworker Advocate Industry" isn't making it any easier.
Prunes for Women's Cardio Health and NPPC on Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Eating prunes appear to help women improve their cardiovascular health, and NPPC launches campaign highlighting the vital role of foreign workers across pork industry.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Down and FWMA Passes in House
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Land-Grant Universities Funding and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
Study shows, land-grant universities in need of funding for repairs and renovations to facilities, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced to the House of Representatives.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
DOL's Final H-2A Rule and Citrus Shines Amid Pandemic
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue applauds Department of Labor's Final rule modernizing the H-2A Visa program, and Citrus demand shines during pandemic.