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.
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.
New on-demand webinar explores labor challenges and opportunities for growers
Labor rules for growers are changing fast. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn about H-2A updates, policy trends and labor-saving strategies.
Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
Farmworker advocates are challenging Trump’s H-2A wage cut rule in court. Learn what the lawsuit means for U.S. workers.
2025 Labor Survey Report
Tree nut growers face rising labor costs, regulatory challenges and H-2A uncertainty. Explore survey results and see how growers are adapting.
John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has named John Hollay its next president and CEO. Read more about the transition.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA 2025 will spotlight robotics for almonds and other tree nuts. Join growers for demos and insights into the future of nut farming.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
UC ANR has received $15M to create an ag innovation network to tackle water, labor and climate issues. See how the funds will benefit growers.