Category: Labor

OSHA developing rule that will require vaccination for companies of 100+ employees

USDA seeks applications for funds to build housing for farm workers

Emergency rules for heat, smoke set for Washington farmworkers

Senate holds hearing to discuss farmworkers

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary recently held a hearing to discuss farmworkers in the United States, specifically focusing on provisions within the House-passed Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA).

House committee approves expanded H-2A worker access

“This amendment supports legal immigration while making H-2A more workable for farmers.” — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington

Supreme Court rules against union organizers’ access to farm property

Produce leaders, senators meet with Vilsack to discuss ag labor reform

The U.S. Department of Agriculture hosted a roundtable discussion June 16 to discuss moving forward on agriculture labor reform.

Nearly 300 ag groups press Senate for labor reform action

“America’s potato growers remain committed to passing legislation to address the labor crisis faced by U.S. food producers.” — RJ Andrus

Proposed Colorado labor law would further hurt farms, CFVGA says

A new labor law, Agricultural Workers’ Rights, has passed the Colorado Senate and was to be heard in the House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee on June 3.

Washington ag groups asking governor to repeal COVID rules

Washington state’s leading agricultural groups are appealing to Gov. Inslee to repeal recently renewed COVID-19 emergency rules for farm workers.

Farm labor bill passes in House, attention turns to Senate

The National Potato Council welcomed the bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Agriculture production costs on the rise

Costs for agricultural inputs and crop protection agents are on the rise, reports North American Potato Market News (NAPMN).

Reps renew push for Farm Workforce Modernization Act

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed in the House of Representatives during the previous session of Congress by a vote of 260-165.

Colorado ag workers to be included in next round of COVID vaccine distribution

Starting March 5, all agriculture and grocery workers in Colorado will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines.

H-2A wage rate set by USDA for 2021

The FLS reveals an average increase of $0.63 per hour, or 4.5%, from 2020 to 2021, though there are considerable regional differences.

USDA releases Farm Labor Survey, previews AEWR rate increases

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a preview Feb. 11 of what the 2021 H-2A wage rates will look like.