FieldClock, a farmer-developed labor management app, allows managers to track employee hours with a smartphone or tablet.

The International Fresh Produce Association applauds court decision to grant a stay involving controversial labor rule.

The 2024 Presidential election is in the books. Consider concerns, expectations, and hopes of growers from a second Trump term.

Skills learned in the military are a great fit for farming careers.

The lawsuit argues the H-2A rule illegally gives temporary workers collective bargaining rights, restricts First Amendment rights of employers, and more.

See the government agency’s statement about the dockworker strike affecting East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

With increasing labor challenges, the owners of Aspen Moon Farm in Colorado are considering downsizing.

Following a preliminary injunction, the U.S. Department of Labor announces a nationwide delay of the final rule until further notice.

Only 60% of growers with year-round staff offer paid leave/vacation, the most popular benefit for that group.

Latest industry survey results show fruit growers’ complaints over minimum wage laws and H-2A labor issues continue.

It’s Extreme Heat Awareness Month. The Equitable Food Initiative has a toolkit that highlight heat exhaustion symptoms and preventable measures to stay safe.

The Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum to offer a comprehensive two-day program of updates and discussions tailored for ag employers.

Data- and AI-driven robotic operations are quickly becoming the solutions farmers turn to, not only to speed up operations, but to protect their workers.

U.S. Department of Labor takes critical step in heat safety rulemaking, continues focus on dangers of heat exposure to agricultural workers.

Fruit developed for automated harvest could turn out to be a real labor-saver for growers.

Rule from the U.S. Department of Labor protects H-2A program worker self-advocacy, promotes employer accountability, enhances safety.

USApple President Jim Bair says, “We need a stable, adequate, and predictable workforce for apple growers.” 

Growers who’ve scoffed at the idea of using robots in the field in the past need to take a fresh look.

By automating repetitive tasks and tracking labor efficiency from their employees, operations have seen improvements in their bottom line.