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Ag Labor Review: finish the job on H-2A reform
Over the last few months, the Trump administration — particularly through the Department of Labor’s recent H-2A rulemaking — has elevated the importance of the H-2A visa program for our nation’s farmers and food supply.... more »
New on-demand webinar explores labor challenges and opportunities for growers
Labor challenges continue to create uncertainty for specialty crop operations, and rules are changing fast. A new on-demand labor roundtable webinar from Fruit Growers News sister publication Greenhouse Product News brings together leading experts to... more »
Farm labor outlook improves, H-2A wage rules stabilize
There’s a pair of ag labor wins that farm employers can feel good about heading into 2026. That’s according to attorney Chris Schulte with the Fisher Phillips law firm. Schulte told attendees at the Southeast... more »
California pear growers seek trade relief as Argentine imports surge
California pear growers say a surge of low-priced pear imports from Argentina is threatening the survival of the state’s historic pear industry. According to a press release from California Pears, industry leaders are in discussions... more »
2026 State of the Fruit industry
From the Pacific Northwest’s apple orchards to the Southeast’s blueberry bushes and strawberry beds, most involved in fruit production posted stable to slightly above-average yields in 2025. Yet beneath that steady production lies a deeper... more »
Ag Labor Review: Taking the reins
As the new year begins in our nation’s capital, some things never seem to change. With the election just 11 months away and unfinished business from last year still lingering, 2026 promises to be a... more »
WAFLA expands footprint with Washington Growers League merger
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA) and the Washington Growers League (WGL) are merging together under the WAFLA name to “better serve labor-intensive farms across Washington and the Pacific Northwest” according to a joint... more »
USDA announces $80 million section 32 purchases of U.S. fruit and nuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase up to $80 million in specialty crops, according to a press release issued by the agency. The purchases will be made via USDA's Section 32 authority... more »
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