…the Senate where we hope legislation is crafted that provides long-term solutions to the farm labor crisis. Farmers need meaningful reform that addresses the concerns of both workers and growers.”…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…products. Asked to discuss three important issues facing agriculture, the Whites cited immigration and labor policies, the need for financial products that allow young farmers to purchase land, and the…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…agricultural labor in California. Following the film, Antle will be moderating a panel of produce industry leaders who will discuss labor challenges, immigration reform, H-2A, and growing innovations. The day…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
…seek to preserve a multigenerational legacy by maintaining a family-owned business.” In the Tax Reform Act of 1976, Congress recognized the disproportionate burden of the death tax on agricultural producers…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…we’re encouraged by the prospects for reform and improvement of immigration laws that would benefit agricultural employees and their families,” said Johansson, who attended the committee hearing in Washington, D.C….
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…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…