Category: Labor
Ag Wage Reform Coalition urges Congress to make AEWR rule permanent
Farm groups urge Congress to codify the AEWR interim rule and provide wage stability. Learn what permanent reform could mean for growers.
Powerful partnership: How Jamaica’s H-2 workers weathered the Hurricane Melissa storm
Learn how a devastating natural disaster demonstrated the teamwork that powers the H-2 program partnership between Jamaica and U.S. farmers.
Ag Labor Review: finish the job on H-2A reform
One farm labor advocate says lawmakers need to finish the job they started and make pro-farm employer H-2A reforms a reality.
Farm labor outlook improves, H-2A wage rules stabilize
Labor attorney Chris Schulte outlined regulatory wins and looming deadlines. Get the key takeaways and learn how growers can stay ahead of evolving labor requirements.
Inside Pandol’s success: How a multigenerational California grower leads in table grapes
Pandol Brothers’ legacy spans eight decades of growing prowess. Learn how this Central Valley operation remains relevant into its fourth generation.
Ag Labor Review: Taking the reins
The National Council of Agricultural Employers welcomed a new leader in January. Get up-to-speed on his priorities for ag labor reform.
WAFLA expands footprint with Washington Growers League merger
The move improves efficiency and enhances support for Pacific Northwest farms. Read on to learn how it will deliver greater value to members.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
A handful of new regulations will affect farms throughout the Golden State. Find out what’s changing from wages to immigration enforcement.
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
The Trump Administration is bringing regulatory relief. Learn about the low-hanging fruit opportunities that are ripe for reform.
Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
Find out why ag labor advocacy groups and 17 farm workers are suing the Trump administration to reverse a recent ruling.
Federal officials to speak at NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum
NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum has added two top federal speakers. Read who from DOL and USDA are planning to speak.
NCAE sees a light at the end of the tunnel in labor battle
There may be some good news coming on the labor front. Read why NCAE’s Michael Marsh is seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
Environmentally responsible growing practices are important. Read this Fresh Views writer’s take on sustainable farming.
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The U.S. Department of Labor has resumed processing H-2A and H-2B applications during the government shutdown. Learn more.
NCAE ag labor forum sessions announced
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced its labor forum lineup. Read about what’s planned.
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
An ag labor group wants Washington to help growers. Learn what members of the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition are requesting from federal lawmakers.
John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has named John Hollay its next president and CEO. Read more about the transition.
H-2A wages: market vs. mandate
Ag is paying for a worker pay social program. Read how a previous presidential administration’s policies harmed farms.