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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “farm labor”

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New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor

Brian German September 20, 2023 Agri-Business, Industry, Labor and Immigration

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a proposal for new H-2A rules intended to improve overall conditions for workers. A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) has been made …

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AgNet Weekly: Representative Doug LaMalfa on Farm Labor Working Group

Sabrina Halvorson July 8, 2023 AgNet Weekly

Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working …

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Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform

Brian German May 17, 2023 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

The Secure the Border Act of 2023, H.R. 2, was narrowly passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Several provisions have caught the attention of the agricultural industry, …

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Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases

Brian German March 22, 2023 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to keep the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) from increasing further in 2023. Senators Jon Ossoff and Thom Tillis have introduced the Farm …

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Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules

Brian German March 6, 2023 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Regulation

A final rule updating the Adverse Effect Wage Rates for the H-2A program has been published in the Federal Register. The amended H-2A wage rules from the U.S. Department of …

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Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow

Brian German November 7, 2022 Industry

Recently signed legislation has made changes to how employers can conduct various types of drug testing. The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) is hosting a free webinar titled “How Do …

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Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation

Brian German September 30, 2022 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Proponents of the bill such as the United Farm Workers (UFW) have …

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Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program

Brian German September 26, 2022 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Industry members are being encouraged to participate in the development process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking …

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Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’

Brian German September 21, 2022 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Agricultural groups are continuing to encourage the U.S. Senate to act on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The legislation passed through the U.S. House of Representatives back in March of …

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Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy

Brian German August 5, 2022 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Changes in immigration policy may not bring about as much of a positive impact on ag labor as hoped. Farming operations have historically relied heavily on a migrant workforce to …

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Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors

Brian German July 25, 2022 Agri-Business, Dairy & Livestock, Industry, Labor and Immigration

A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The seasonal workers made available through …

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Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions

Brian German July 15, 2022 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A press conference in Washington, D.C. included several members of Congress and business groups calling for action on farm labor solutions. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in …

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DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture

Jim Rogers January 31, 2022 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

An announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a new vaccine mandate is being met with concern from agricultural groups. All non-U.S. citizens crossing the border into the …

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Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’

Brian German September 23, 2021 Agri-Business, Legislative

Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation. …

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