Agricultural interests are pressing the Senate to pass immigration reform this week. The pressure could be working, as the bill passed a key hurdle Monday in a test vote. It…
Vilsack on Immigration Reform
Secretary Tom Vilsack says immigration reform is not only needed, but crucial to the nation’s agriculture. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate is continuing debate on the controversial Immigration Reform bill. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says that bill is hugely important for agriculture. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Labor and Immigration
We talk with a Fresno County grower about the ag labor shortage and the need for an immigration bill….
California Ag Labor and Immigration
…growers will have to wait longer and pay more for that work. He says the right comprehensive immigration bill could alleviate the problem and help turn things around for farmers….
Support for Senate Immigration Bill
As the Senate immigration reform bill gets closer to floor action, another group is speaking in support of the legislation. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved its version of an immigration bill, but there is still a long road ahead. The House Speaker, John Boehner (R-Ohio), has had some discouraging comments…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
The senate committee debating the immigration bill approved it late Tuesday night. Sabrina Hill has more on what some say it could do for agriculture. Click to open or download…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
The following is a statement from Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, regarding the Senate Judiciary passage of the immigration reform bill. “The time is long overdue for our…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US lawmakers…
Labor and Immigration Reform Forum
…the United Fresh 2013 conference in San Diego this week, a panel of experts spoke on the topic of labor and immigration reform, and more specifically – the senate immigration…
United Fresh Convention Underway
…a bit of socializing before the two day produce-industry conference. The United Fresh conference features a number of workshops on topics like food safety, immigration reform and new transportation regulations….
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
A group of prominent specialty crop producers talked to lawmakers this week about the urgent need for immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Speaking…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…a video of Bob Stallman’s comments on immigration reform, click here. For a video of Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot on ag labor and immigration reform, click…