labor
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. On Nov. 25, a federal... more »
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. másLabor provides comprehensive H-2A and H-2B visa services... more »
Georgia AEWR rate expected to increase 9%
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). On Nov. 20, the Department of Labor announced findings from the latest farm labor survey. According to the data,... more »
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. In July, U.S. District Judge John Chun ruled in favor of Familias Unidas por... more »
Ag Labor Review: California growers face challenges with H-2A farmworker housing
I recently called a friend in California and could tell right away that I had woken him up. He explained that he had been asleep because they planned to start picking winegrapes that night. The... more »
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
During the California’s Central Valley tour, participants in the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2024 event viewed a variety of fruit tree training, pruning and harvesting methods. The orchard bus tour showed how growers are more... more »
International Fresh Produce Association reacts to presidential election
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives. The organization has scheduled a post-election analysis webinar to explore policy implications and industry opportunities. Following the... more »
Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Trump
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump. Zippy Duvall, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Farm Bureau issued these comments on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the... more »
Court hearing set for NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations. The case challenges the Department... more »
IFPA files lawsuit against DOL’s H-2A Rule, citing threat to ag industry
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and other agricultural groups, such as AmericanHort, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) over new H-2A regulations. IFPA argued the rule threatens the fresh... more »
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Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
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