Category: crop-production
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
Farmworker advocates are challenging Trump’s H-2A wage cut rule in court. Learn what the lawsuit means for U.S. workers.
Ag Labor Review: H-2A wages — market vs. mandate
H-2A wage rules continue to spark debate over fairness and regulation in ag. Read how growers are impacted and what changes may be ahead.
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The Labor Department will resume H-2A and H-2B application processing after a temporary pause. Learn how this impacts farms and labor access.
John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has named John Hollay its next president and CEO. Read more about the transition.
NCAE opens registration for 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum
Registration has opened for NCAE’s 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum. Get details on how the event can help ag employers deal with labor issues.
Ag Labor Review: Barbershop talk reveals “good lobbyist”
Discover why NCAE’s Michael Marsh calls himself “one of the good lobbyists” championing America’s farm and ranch families in Washington.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
UC ANR receives $15M to create an ag innovation network to tackle water, labor and climate issues. See how the investment will help growers.
Farm groups applaud USDA decision to end farm labor survey
USDA has discontinued its farm labor survey, easing pressure on farm wages and H-2A employers. Discover why growers call it a major victory.
National ag groups commend AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the latest AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
Report finds organic farming in Maine sees gains, setbacks
MOFGA’s new report shows 15 years of growth but recent decline in Maine organic ag. Discover the trends shaping the state’s organic sector.
Collection of H-2A certification fees to be temporarily suspended
The OFLC will pause H-2A certification fee collection Sept. 2 during a transition to electronic payments. Learn what employers need to know.
Applications for next round of AgriProspects funding now open
Extension grants and scholarships to support workforce training and education in the ag sector are now open. Get more details and apply now.
2025 Ag Labor Survey shows grower worries over AEWR, labor rules
Labor costs and H-2A wage hikes are pushing growers to cut crops, downsize or consider leaving farming. Get insights from our labor survey now.
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
NCAE urges agencies to cut costly ag labor rules like AEWR and worker access regs. Learn what’s at stake and how reform would help growers.
Legislation would provide path to legal status for certain immigrants
The proposed Dignity Act of 2025 would offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants. Learn about what’s at stake for ag labor.