Category: Labor
Mississippi court blocks nationwide H-2A worker protection rule
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
New CEO named at labor supplier
másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June.
Georgia’s AEWR rate expected to increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).
International Fresh Produce Association reacts to presidential election
Following the Nov. 5 U.S. election results, which will return former President Donald Trump to the White House and reshape the 119th Congress, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns issued a statement.
President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump.
NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule gains court hearing
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations.
USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The USDA isn’t expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike.
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.