Category: Labor
Legislation addressing H-2A program officially introduced
A bill addressing the accessibility and cost of the H-2A visa program has been officially introduced. U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 on June 30.
Supporters of House workforce act legislation can voice opinions online
U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson has released details for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act and is working to secure House cosponsors before its introduction in late June.
Decision leaves interim rule changing AEWR calculations in effect
A federal court decision has left an interim rule changing how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are determined in effect. On May 14, a judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction
Wage and compliance training session set for July
Registration is now open for 2026 wage and compliance training at Northern Maine Community College. The July 1 session will cover updated laws and regulations.
Get tips for navigating labor landscape in free webinar
An upcoming webinar will provide practical tips to help agriculture employers navigate evolving labor regulations and compliance requirements. Learn more.
Cultivating optimism: Growers focus on future while coping with concerns
The 2025-2026 Spud Sector Survey reveals how potato growers are balancing optimism with economic uncertainty. See more survey insights now.
Coalition urges permanent AEWR reform
An advocacy group is pushing for permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Learn more details.
Labor litigator sees reasons for optimism in 2026
A prominent labor attorney says there’s reason for ag labor optimism heading into 2026. Learn more details.
Recent labor developments spark optimism for long-term reform
Recent labor decisions have industry insiders cautiously optimistic that the political landscape may be favorable for long-lasting reform.
USDA discontinues use of ‘dated’ labor survey
The USDA has discontinued a method of measuring farm wages dating to the 19th century. Learn what the decision means for growers.
NPC: Ag labor solutions require work but are attainable
As labor issues make waves in Washington, the National Potato Council highlights areas of progress as well as actions that can still be taken
Legislation seeks immigration solution with path to legal status
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants. Learn more details.
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The Department of Labor suspended a contested measure extending protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Find out more.
Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids
Industry welcomes comments that suggest support for changes in immigration action to avoid targeting ag workers. Read what Trump said.
New multistate coalition calls for AEWR calculation transparency
Learn what organizations have joined the coalition and what actions they plan to take in advocating for specialty crop growers
Labor logjam: Spudman survey finds frustrations
Respondents express thoughts about H-2A program, worker shortages