Growers are bracing to pay more – around 7% – for their crews in the coming year.
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the H-2A program is expected to rise, based on the results of USDA's Fa... more »
Just this year, four growers mowed their asparagus fields and are leaving the industry.
Because of untimely weather?
Poor crop prices?
Input costs?
No. Because of low labor availability an... more »
