At a recent confirmation hearing, President Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. …
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
Speaking at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention held this weekend in San Antonio, TX, AFBF president Zippy Duvall talked about the work the organization is doing when it …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss recent developments in tariffs under …
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
President Trump signed several executive orders, including one on the Biden electric vehicle ‘mandate’ and the former president’s Green New Deal. “With my actions today, we will end the Green …
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due to the absence of migrant farm workers, who are concerned about deportation …
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year master labor contract covering ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. …
Specialty Crop Growers Experiencing Varying Wage Changes
Specialty crop growers in the US are experiencing varying wage changes for temporary agricultural workers. Wages are rising across the board, with the Southeast and some regions seeing significant increases, …
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
With less than a month remaining before the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expires, shippers are increasingly concerned about the likelihood of a strike. According …
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
A recent report shows a small uptick in H-2A program usage for fiscal year 2024, suggesting that farmers and ranchers continue to rely on temporary workers. According to the Department …
DHS Updates the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the H-2A and H-2B visa programs, effective January 17, to enhance program integrity and worker protections. Key changes include prohibiting employers, recruiters, …
Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue
A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
U.S. agriculture officials are watching closely as contract talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance remain stalled. The two groups are debating issues related to …
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
The President-Elect’s threat of a blanket deportation of all undocumented immigrants has the agriculture industry a little nervous about what that could mean for the workforce. But Washington Representative Dan …
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
This flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a program to provide free seasonal flu vaccines to some farm workers. In rural communities …