U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
…Degenhart Asturias, Guatemalan Minister of Labor Gabriel Vladimir Aguilera Bolaños, Guatemalan Minister of Economy Acisclo Valladares Urruela, Guatemalan Minister of Agriculture Mario Méndez Cobar and Ambassador of Guatemala to the…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…the National Association of Pipe Fabricators, as well as the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) which is comprised of a coalition of farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and organized labor. “The…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
…Gupta said her ‘White Party’ is a chance for you to wear white before Labor Day while supporting agriculture education and the future of the industry. Listen to Gupta’s full…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…already-challenging economic conditions from severe weather events, low commodity prices, lack of available labor and a host of other impacts. It’s the perfect storm for agriculture, and these continuing trade…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
…you are a grower who is engaging a farm labor contractor.” Employing a contractor to supply the necessary farm labor does not eliminate oversight responsibility on behalf of the grower. …
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…until needed. It’s a neat idea, inexpensive, and can save many hours of manual labor. Ollas are shaped like large clay bottles and are buried beneath the ground. They have…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…discussed the topic of labor while on the tour, taking a moment to review the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to update the H-2A program which had been announced…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-17-19
…the consolidation of several agriculture co-ops and the Department of Labor moving to make the H2-A program more user friendly. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…President Trump announced this week that the Department of Labor (DOL) would start the modernization process for the H-2A guestworker program. The DOL published a formal rule change, that stated:…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
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…