Category: Labor
Ag Labor Review: How Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape ag workforce policy
Out with the old and in with the new. Explore how Trump’s cabinet appointees could shape farm labor policies.
H-2A labor rule challenge raises questions in federal courts
Growers press their H-2A labor rule challenge as courts question the DOL’s authority to enforce new Worker Protection regulations nationwide.
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.
American Farm Bureau establishes 2025 policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025.
EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables.
Ag Employer Labor Forum highlights labor, compliance, and legal battles
The Ag Employer Labor Forum drew 420 attendees for panels on H-2A rules, compliance, and strategies for agricultural labor in 2025.
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) Charles Hall has died. Read more about his legacy.
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.
Funding, caps increased, deadline extended for specialty crops program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was.
Ag Labor Review: More heavy lifting needed
Earlier this year, a federal district court in Georgia found that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) “Worker Protection” rule was unlawful. NCAE had raised these claims, and others, that the court found objectionable when it filed comments in opposition to the regulation during the rulemaking.
DOL increases AEWR rates
New Adverse Effect Wage rates have been released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Mississippi court enjoins H-2A worker protection rule nationwide
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions.
USApple plaintiff in federal case granting nationwide labor rules enforcement stay
As one of the plaintiffs in a federal court case that granted a nationwide stay of enforcement of labor rules, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is commenting on the ruling.
másLabor names new CEO
másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June.
Georgia AEWR rate expected to increase 9%
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).
Tree fruit worker decision sparks reaction from Washington growers
By clouding farmworker pay systems, a court ruling on Washington state H-2A rules could make tree fruit harvesting more costly nationally.
Ag Labor Review: California growers face challenges with H-2A farmworker housing
California growers face high costs and community resistance to H-2A farmworker housing, raising concerns about labor shortages.
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
IFTA members recently toured California orchards. Read about orchard insights they gained from the Central Valley tour.