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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Labor and Immigration”

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East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early

Dan February 20, 2017Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

Dock workers and cargo companies along the east coast are getting an early start to contract negotiations, an effort that could prevent a port slowdown like the one seen on …

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‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Impacting Agriculture

Dan February 16, 2017Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Immigrants and citizens showing support for immigrant workers have joined together today for “A Day Without Immigrants.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition …

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Immigration Crackdown Making Farm Labor Nervous

Dan February 16, 2017Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

Recent government raids targeting undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are causing distress through the agriculture labor sector. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition …

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Agri View: Political Winds

Dan February 10, 2017Agri View, Labor and Immigration

Everett Griner talks about a look at the political changes ahead for farmers in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition …

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Food Producers Accelerating Exports to Mexico, Searching for New Markets

Dan February 2, 2017Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration, Trade

U.S. food producers are expediting shipments to Mexico and seeking alternative markets as concerns rise over immigration and trade policy changes. Food producers are lining up alternative markets as business …

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Report Shows Crop Insurance Saved 21,000 Jobs in 2012 Drought

Dan February 1, 2017Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

A new report by the Farm Credit Services of America shows crop insurance saved nearly 21,000 jobs in four states during the 2012 drought. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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Agri View: Hard Choices

Dan February 1, 2017Agri View, Labor and Immigration

Everett Griner talks about why farmers are facing hard choices for their upcoming crops in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s …

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Bill Would Move H2A Program to USDA

Dan January 27, 2017Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

A bill introduced earlier this month into the House of Representatives (H.R. 281) is titled the Family Farm Relief Act, dealing specifically with immigration. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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Agri View: Overtime on the Farm

Dan January 13, 2017Agri View, Labor and Immigration

Everett Griner talks about how the new overtime law may hurt, not help, producers in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s …

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Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture

Dan January 10, 2017Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade …

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Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule

Dan December 22, 2016Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to delay the January 2017 start date of its worker …

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Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department

Dan December 22, 2016Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

37 women are heading to Hormel for work after the company settled a hiring dispute with the Department of Labor. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success …

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Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws

Taylor Hillman December 16, 2016Labor and Immigration

A new survey shows what the true cost of wage and overtime increases for ag labor might be as producers make plans to adjust to the changes. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

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Mexico Prepared to Modernize NAFTA, Wants Guest-Worker System

Dan November 30, 2016Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

An ambassador of Mexico says the nation is prepared to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement and seeks to restart a guest-worker system. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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