Category: Labor
Ag Labor Review: The changing face of American agriculture
Agriculture’s labor challenges are evolving alongside farm consolidation and tech. Learn why policy solutions remain critical for growers.
Farm bill markup delayed as specialty crop groups push priorities
House farm bill draft includes specialty crop and organic provisions. See how it could affect organic growers.
Ag Wage Reform Coalition urges Congress to make AEWR rule permanent
Farm groups urge Congress to codify the AEWR interim rule and provide wage stability. Learn what permanent reform could mean for growers.
New on-demand webinar explores labor challenges and opportunities for growers
Labor rules for growers are changing fast. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn about H-2A updates, policy trends and labor-saving strategies.
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
Vegetable and organic growers tackle labor, automation, climate, and trade in 2026 to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy produce.
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.