Category: Labor
What the 2026 midterm elections mean for specialty crop growers
How could the 2026 midterm elections affect specialty crop growers? Explore potential changes to farm policy, agricultural labor and USDA relief.
Labor Update: Judge delivers wage uncertainty to agriculture once again
An H-2A wage ruling leaves agricultural employers facing uncertainty over labor costs and potential back pay. Examine the decision and assess its implications.
FIRA USA showcases agricultural robotics, automation opportunities
FIRA USA 2026 opens with robotics demonstrations, precision spraying technology and discussions on automation challenges for fruit growers.
Court finds revised AEWR calculations unlawful, orders new methodology
A federal court has found that the U.S. Department of Labor’s revised method of calculating the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is unlawful and directed the department to come up with something new.
Letter urges congressional action on workforce reform
Legislation proposing reform to the H-2A guest worker program is vital and can’t come soon enough, according to a leading agriculture advocacy group.
H-2A employers: Review new AEWR wage requirements
Most employers must comply beginning Aug. 3 while employers in certain states covered by a federal court order have until Aug. 17.
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.
New tech alert: HarvestReplay uses labor data and audio podcasts to improve specialty crop management
Learn about an innovative operational intelligence platform created exclusively for specialty crop growers.
H-2A use hits record levels showing ongoing labor issues
Farm Bureau data shows H-2A worker requests surpassed 400,000 in FY 2025 as growers faced ongoing labor shortages, rising costs and workforce challenges. See what this means for growers.
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.
Ag labor groups applaud SAWA proposal, urge its passing
The Ag Wage Reform Coalition supports the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, citing workforce stability reforms. Learn more about efforts to modernize and strengthen the nation’s agricultural workforce system.
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
Feeding the Economy report highlights $10.4T impact of U.S. ag
The 2026 Feeding the Economy report shows how the U.S. food and ag sector drives a $10.4T economy. Explore key report insights now.
Ag Wage Reform Coalition urges Congress to make AEWR rule permanent
Farm groups urge Congress to codify the AEWR interim rule and provide wage stability. Learn what permanent reform could mean for growers.