Labor

Trump suggests legal pathway for undocumented farmworkers amid deportation push

Trump has suggested a legal path for undocumented farmworkers who leave and reenter the U.S. Get more details on his comments. more »

NCAE launches search for new president and CEO

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is looking for an ag labor expert to serve as the organization’s new president and CEO. more »

2025 State of the Industry Survey Report

Read the 2025 State of the Tree Nut Industry report for insights on economic pressures, harvest issues, crop management challenges and more. ... more »

Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies

Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was the GFVGA’s executive director since the ... more »

EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables. The Farmworker of the ... more »

Funding increased, caps raised, application deadline extended for speciality crops program

The USDA has increased funding for the Marketing for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extended the application deadline. Learn how you can apply. more »

US DOL increases AEWR rates

New Adverse Effect Wage rates have been released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The rates cover the employment of temporary H-2A agricultural workers by state. The increased rates go int... more »

Early registration closing for Southeast regional fruit, vegetable conference

Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The Jan. 9-11 conference returns to the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. The show is bil... more »