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ICE field raids harm growers, workers
And he was off! The ground beneath his feet was soft, and he stumbled as he tried to run straight and stay headed down the narrow row he had just picked. His cart and the... more »
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Diversification from tree fruit into other fruit and vegetable crops has helped Pennsylvania’s Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market complete seven decades of growing. Twin brothers Donald and Harold Hollabaugh began farming in 1955, after... more »
Legislation would provide path to legal status for certain immigrants
Bipartisan legislation that would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement activities has been introduced. Under the Dignity Act of 2025, sponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla.,... more »
NCAE urges USDA to stop government grant abuse
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is urging the USDA to investigate allegations of farmworker union abuse and, if warranted, issue a report and refer the matter for criminal prosecution. The NCAE contends farmworkers... more »
Industry reacts to DOL H-2A final rule suspension
Produce and farm industry grower groups are responding to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) suspending enforcement of a farmworker protection rule. On June 20, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division suspended the “Improving Protections... more »
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Components of the rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in... more »
NCAE marks worker protection rule suspension
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), its members and the agricultural community nationwide are celebrating the suspension of a rule that falsely cast shade on America’s agricultural community. The Department of Labor (DOL) has... more »
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
For the first time, the Mexican immigrant population in the U.S. has started to decline, creating new labor supply pressures for industries that rely on immigrant employees. In a Michigan State University (MSU) study, researchers... more »
NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) extended an offer and encouraged the Trump administration to collaborate with the agricultural community. In a letter, the organization wants to work with the new administration to develop... more »
UPDATED: Trump comments on farmworkers’ status
The produce industry is reacting to President Donald Trump's recent comments on farmworkers' status. In comments during a June 12 news conference, Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... more »
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