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Transformative versus performative: Current and past political climates and ag labor impacts

Sadly, today much of the political behavior we witness in Washington, D.C., is performative rather than transformative. There is a big difference between political behavior that is transformative and that which is performative. In the... more »

AmericanHort comments on federal H-2A court ruling

AmericanHort has released a summary of the FAQs regarding the recent federal court ruling on the H-2A rule from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. A coalition of 17 states and... more »

NCAE will cover key ag labor topics at labor forum

An upcoming yearly Ag Employer Labor Forum is designed to tackle key topics affecting agricultural employers. The event, scheduled for Dec. 4-6 near Las Vegas, Nevada, will cover labor topics including the economic outlook for U.S.... more »

NCAE releases statement on preliminary injunction against DOL

A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize. The ruling is a significant... more »

Georgia ag department participates in labor, pesticide regulations forum

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and other federal agencies are planning to participate in a forum that is designed to address key agricultural issues, including pesticide regulation, labor certification and workplace safety. The Aug.... more »

Georgia ag labor forum announces speakers

Speakers have been publicized for the Georgia Agricultural Labor Relations Forum. The event is scheduled for Aug. 20-21 in Tifton, Georgia. It is coordinated by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA). Speakers and... more »

The devil is in the details: NCAE has taken the agencies to court

The U.S. is presently about halfway through the second year of its 118th Congress. The Congress, which started on Jan.3, 2023, will end on Jan. 3, 2025. For agricultural employers, this Congress is unlikely to... more »

Report: Despite extreme heat, migrant workers keep Americans fed

Despite working in deadly heat, a new study shows migrant workers remain dedicated to picking America's crops. New data analysis by the American Immigration Council (AIC) finds that migrant farmworkers play a key role in... more »

Farmworker group focuses on heat safety during Extreme Heat Awareness Month

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is urging agricultural employers and workers to prioritize heat safety and prevent sun and heat illnesses. The recognition comes during July's Extreme Heat Awareness Month. With record temperatures rising nationwide... more »

Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar

Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state's growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The webinar covering piece rate recordkeeping is scheduled for July 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT. The... more »