…address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. “On January 20th, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff on ALL products entering the United States,”…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…“This pilot program has been designed with significant input from immigration, labor, and agricultural stakeholders in an effort to help address these immediate challenges,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…now given his support to the Dignity Act and we catch up with him this week to find out why he feels it is the right approach to immigration. Each…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-15-23
…from representative Duarte on immigration, and full recharge basins along I-5. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
As a longtime farmer, John Duarte of California has paid close attention to immigration bills and now as a first-term congressman, he has the opportunity to support one. Congressman Duarte…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
…He sat down with Sabrina Halvorson after his presentation to talk about a number of topics, including specialty crops in trade deals, and how U.S. immigration discussions can affect trade…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…Association (CFFA) acknowledged that the current immigration system needs reforming. However, the association notes that H.R. 2 will not adequately address the problem and that a more comprehensive approach will…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
…Democrats and Republicans to produce an immigration border bill that has a chance of bringing real change and getting the border under control,” he said. The other Republican to vote…
Broad Coalition Forms LIBERTY Campaign, Calling for Immigration Reform
More than 430 business organizations have established a coalition seeking action on immigration reform. The Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year (LEGAL) Campaign has been launched with a…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights immigration reform requiring hard work at the grassroots level, silt and sediment from…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…to find the workers they need,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “This is why Congress must act to pass agricultural immigration reform now. America’s agricultural producers simply cannot wait any…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
…the blame for a lack of action in Washington on immigration at the feet of the Republican Party and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Electric farming equipment is a relatively…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-29-22
…industry to be optimistic heading into 2023 and UWF assigns blame for the lack of immigration action. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid the blame for a lack of action in Washington on immigration at the feet of the Republican Party and the American Farm Bureau Federation…