labor
Injunction halts enforcement of labor rule
A federal judge in Georgia has halted enforcement of a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to migrant workers with H-2A temporary work... READ 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... READ MORE »
NCAE lawsuit against Department of Labor rule cites harm to farm families
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, challenging... READ MORE »
Federal judge issues preliminary injunction blocking H-2A labor rule
A federal judge in Georgia has blocked a U.S. Department of Labor rule preventing agricultural employers from retaliating against migrant workers with... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA seeking nominations to fill 33 board seats
Nominations for Potatoes USA 2025 board members are open until Aug. 15. Nominees are sought to fill a total of 33 seats. All state potato organizat... READ MORE »
2024 Labor Report highlights grower concerns
In a recent survey conducted by Spudman, potato growers throughout the U.S. provided valuable insights into cultivation practices, labor issues and so... READ MORE »
New H-2A protections take effect next month
New protections under a final Department of Labor rule include a provision allowing H-2A temporary employees to invite labor and legal organizations t... READ MORE »
Idaho Steel, Reyco Systems owner retiring
Davis Christensen, owner of potato processing equipment manufacturer Idaho Steel Products and potato industry equipment supplier Reyco Systems, is ret... READ MORE »
Make your voice heard in Spudman labor survey
Our editors are taking an in-depth dive into the ag labor situation. We want to hear from you about the most pressing issues faced by your operation, ... READ MORE »
Drexel adds new member to sales team
Memphis, Tennessee-based Drexel Chemical Co. has added an experienced industry professional to its sales team. Steve Henning joins Drexel as Wester... READ MORE »
