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Vilsack willing to use USMCA deal in US-Mexico potatoes dispute
The news radio outlet AgInfo.net posted April 1 USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s recent comments about utilizing the USMCA to enforce U.S. trade rights... READ MORE »
Farm labor bill passes in House, attention turns to Senate
The National Potato Council (NPC), which represents America’s $4.5 billion potato industry, welcomed the March 18 bipartisan 247-174 vote in the U.S... READ MORE »
Reps renew push for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed the March 4 reintroduction of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif... READ MORE »
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. USDA released its Farm Labor Surve... READ MORE »
Washington agriculture groups suing state over COVID labor restrictions
Leading agriculture groups in Washington state announced Feb. 2 they are taking legal action against the sate of Washington over recently renewed emer... READ MORE »
National Farmers Union pleased with climate, immigration moves by Biden administration
In his first hours as president on Jan. 20, Joe Biden issued a flurry of executive orders and policy proposals covering a wide range of issues. Of ... READ MORE »
Bipartisan House group urges USDA to provide PPE equipment for ag workers
The most recent round of USDA coronavirus aid did not include additional funds for agriculture worker safety, as the Consolidated Appropriations Act o... READ MORE »
Labor, trade, government changes discussed during Potato Expo
The U.S. federal government is about to see significant changes in leadership, as the presidency and control of the senate will soon be in Democratic ... READ MORE »
Agriculture labor group sues DOL over Adverse Effect Wage Rate freeze
The nation’s largest agricultural union is suing the Department of Labor for imposing a two-year wage freeze on farm laborers, who are already among... READ MORE »
Idaho grower-shipper cited for labor violations
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD), an American Falls, Idaho, agricultural grower and potat... READ MORE »
