…reform the ag labor system through improvements to the H-2A agricultural visa program and assist immigrant farm laborers already working in the U.S. “This comprehensive legislation contains key elements that…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…to streamline labeling and remove other barriers to the sale of E15. EPA will continue to evaluate options for RIN market transparency and reform. USDA will seek opportunities through the…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
(AFBF-Oct. 2, 2019) — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform. The recommendations aim to bring more democracy…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…sizing and packaging accordingly, to meet the demands of this growing population. Immigration is also a key factor in Canada, where 21.5 percent of the population was born abroad according…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
…Perdue issued the following statement: “Our farmers and ranchers are the most productive in the world, and they want to obey immigration law. This move by the United States and…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
(AFBF) — The federal government’s announcement of plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers prompted a forceful call for guest-worker reforms by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…certainly welcome the modernization of that and I think he recognized that ag not only needs that but perhaps a little more in terms of immigration reform,” said Bellamore. “So,…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…and his administration for recognizing the need to reform our nation’s agricultural guest worker program. American farmers and ranchers have long faced challenges in meeting their labor needs and asked…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…wider improvement to immigration laws that can only be addressed through congressional action.” Farm Bureau and other organizations continue working with members of Congress on solutions that would provide legal…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…several other priorities for U.S. pork producers, including: Visa reform to address a serious labor shortage that could lead to farms and packing plants closing operations. NPPC supports visa system…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-16-19
…and the separation between immigration enforcement and agriculture labor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
…why bipartisanship is needed for True Immigration Reform and learn about the Farm to School Act 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-03-19
…opportunity regarding immigration reform, how a prop is keeping the SWEEP program alive and a survey that proves broccoli is American’s favorite vegetable. Tune in to the show for these…
Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture said ‘rumors’ in California hurt the last significant immigration reform opportunity. Following his talk at the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue fielded…