Labor
Labor litigator sees reasons for optimism in 2026
A prominent labor attorney told Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference attendees that farm employers can feel good about a pair of ag labor... more »
Recent labor developments spark optimism for long-term reform
Several recent decisions affecting ag labor have industry insiders cautiously optimistic that the political landscape may be favorable for long-lastin... more »
USDA discontinues use of ‘dated’ labor survey
The USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Network (NASS) has discontinued a method of measuring farm wages dating to the 19th century. The Agric... more »
NPC: Ag labor solutions require work but are attainable
Our nation’s capital is a busy place for our industry now, as several key agricultural labor issues are making waves. As always, the National Pot... more »
Legislation seeks immigration solution with path to legal status
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants as ongoing immigration enforcement activities c... 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. Compone... more »
Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids
In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... more »
New multistate coalition calls for AEWR calculation transparency
A new five-state, 30-organization coalition is calling for transparency on how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated, arguing that current... more »
Labor logjam: Spudman survey finds frustrations
As growers continue to advocate for changes to the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, Spudman’s 2025 Potato Industry Labor Survey mirrored ... more »
Farmers and advocacy groups sue DOL over new H-2A rule
A coalition of farmers and agricultural advocacy groups has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), challenging new H-2A regulatio... more »
