What To Know About New Streamline Look for H-2A Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 3, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule that streamlines the H-2A filing process for certain temporary agricultural worker petitions.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
DOL Suspends Enforcement of the 2024 Farmworker Rule Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 25, 2025 The move promises a reprieve from the strict new labor rules, but it stops short of rescinding the rule altogether.
Rising H-2A Costs Remain a Big Labor Pain for Farmers By American Farm Bureau Federation|May 30, 2025 The reclassification of some H-2A workers’ job titles continues to push wages higher with another increase on the way this year.
Farmworker Protection Rule Implementation on Hold for Now Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 30, 2024 Following a preliminary injunction, the U.S. Department of Labor announces a nationwide delay of the final rule until further notice.
New Proposed Rule Turns up Heat on Farmworker Safety Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 13, 2024 U.S. Department of Labor takes critical step in heat safety rulemaking, continues focus on dangers of heat exposure to agricultural workers.
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024 Rule from the U.S. Department of Labor protects H-2A program worker self-advocacy, promotes employer accountability, enhances safety.
DOL Proposes New Rule To Help Protect H-2A Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 12, 2023 The new rule would enhance enforcement against employers who undermine labor standards.
H-2A Program Giving Ag Workers More Protection Finalized Posted by David Eddy|October 6, 2022 Department of Labor announces final rule, which also mandates electronic filing designed to improve employers’ application process.
