Category: crop-production
Industry groups welcome USDA farm labor survey ending
The USDA farm labor survey is being discontinued. Read how leading ag groups think about the survey’s ending will help the industry.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
Ag Labor Review: Barbershop talk reveals “good lobbyist”
Many don’t understand ag. In this month’s Ag Labor Review, columnist Michael Marsh discusses how barbershop talk reveals “good lobbyist.”
Collection of H-2A certification fees to be temporarily suspended
A temporary suspension of collection of H-2A certification fees will take effect Sept. 2. Learn why the fees are being suspended.
ICE field raids harm growers, workers
ICE field raids are striking farm areas. Read more on how the federal raids are harming growers and workers
Individuals key to ag advocacy: Growers must ensure their seat at the table
Individuals are key to ag advocacy. Read how Georgia Farm Bureau’s Raynor Churchwell wants to ensure growers get a seat at the table.
Legislation would provide path to legal status for certain immigrants
The proposed Dignity Act of 2025 would offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants. Learn about what’s at stake for ag labor and American employers.
NCAE urges USDA to stop government grant abuse
A farmworker union is accused of abusing grants. Read more about the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ request for a USDA investigation.
Industry reacts to DOL H-2A final rule suspension
The DOL has suspended an H-2A worker protection rule. Read how industry groups are reacting to the change.
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The H-2A worker protection rule has been suspended. Read more about the Labor Department’s halting the contested H-2A worker protection rule.
NCAE marks worker protection rule suspension
The DOL has suspended a key worker protection rule. Learn what an ag labor employers’ group thinks about the suspension.
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
MSU studies farm labor. Learn about the labor changes and challenges revealed in the survey.
NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag
NCAE works with Trump officials on farm labor solutions. Learn what the group is doing to shape ag workforce policy.
UPDATED: Trump comments on farmworkers’ status
Industry welcomes comments that seem to suggest support for changes in immigration action to avoid target ag workers. Read what the president is proposing.
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
Judge sets hearing for AEWR challenge
AEWR faces legal challenge as federal judge sets hearing date. Learn what’s at stake for farmers and ranchers.
2025 Ag Labor Survey Report: AEWR threatens growers
The 2025 Ag Labor Survey is out. Read more about the challenges pressing growers.
Trump administration teases ag worker solution
President Trump has teased an ag worker solution. Read Michael Marsh’s ideas on how the administration can help ag employers.
Charting the path ahead: Navigating H-2A reform
The path ahead for H-2A. Read how growers can navigate government rules and H-2A reform.