Category: crop-production
Ag labor groups legally oppose H-2A regulations
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), North Carolina Growers Association, Agricultural Workforce Management Association, USA Farmers, the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), and several individual farmers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to protect America’s family farmers from the department’s recently issued H-2A regulations, which have already been enjoined throughout much of the country.
Farm Bureau queries presidential candidates on farm policies
For more than 40 years, Farm Bureau has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues likely to impact and affect farmers and ranchers and rural communities in the next 4 years.
NCAE files lawsuit against DOL
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), a group that represents agricultural employers, has filed a lawsuit challenging a Department of Labor rule they argue is unconstitutional and harmful to farm and ranch families.
Horticulture industry responds to federal H-2A court ruling
AmericanHort, a trade group representing the horticulture industry, is reacting to federal H-2A court ruling.
Fall ag labor forum scheduled
The 11th Ag Employer Labor Forum, hosted by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), will cover key topics such as the economic outlook for U.S. farm labor in 2025, agricultural labor safety and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry.
Ag labor employers group applauds court’s halt of labor rule
An agriculture labor employers group is commending a court’s halt of labor rule.
Speakers announced for Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum
Speakers have been named for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s (GFVGA) labor seminar.
USDA preparing for 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer
The USDA is releasing how it plans to celebrate international women farmers.
Study: Farmworkers risk working in deadly heat to keep Americans fed
New data analysis by the American Immigration Council (AIC) finds that migrant farmworkers play a key role in feeding Americans, even as they are increasingly vulnerable to working outdoors in extreme heat.
EFI promotes heat safety during Extreme Heat Awareness Month
In recognition of July’s Extreme Heat Awareness Month, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is urging agricultural employers and workers to prioritize heat safety and prevent sun and heat illnesses.
Ag safety center, UF release farmworker heat illness toolkit
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is partnering with a farm safety organization to prevent farmworker deaths from oppressive heat.
Ag’s unsung heroes recognized
A farmworkers organization has honored farmworkers who do notable things in their work.
H-2A DOL lawsuit adds Georgia growers
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has added itself to a coalition of produce growers, farmers, and State Attorneys General to bring suit against the Department of Labor challenging new H-2A proposed program rule changes.
Study shows costs, returns for California coastal organic strawberries
A new University of California study can show growers how to estimate costs and gauge potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast.
Listening session to explore farmworker education opportunities
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is planning to host a special listening session to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.