What To Know About the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

The Department of Labor has shared a ‘Plan for the Continuation of Limited Activities During a Lapse in Appropriations.’ See what this means for H-2A processing.

másLabor is expanding its work providing seasonal workforce solutions in the H-2A and H-2B process with the launch of másMexico.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule that streamlines the H-2A filing process for certain temporary agricultural worker petitions.

Bill Brim and Lewis Taylor Farms have become national leaders in labor advocacy, pushing for solutions to sustain fruit and vegetable production in the U.S.

Specialty ag industry associations speak out in response to USDA’s intention to discontinue the Farm Labor Survey. See what some are saying.

A federal court in Louisiana has vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology rule. Learn what this means for growers.

The International Fresh Produce Association offers tips on how growers can confront the No. 1 and No. 2 industry challenges — labor and weeds.

Demand for H-2A labor continues to rise, despite soaring costs says Chris Ball of Mas Labor. See grower perspectives on labor, too.

Highly publicized raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sparks reaction from agriculture industry associations and more.

The reclassification of some H-2A workers’ job titles continues to push wages higher with another increase on the way this year.

Feedback from the Farm Labor Survey can help make our elected officials aware of essential improvements to the H-2A program.

Recognizing internal talent and finding ways to offer bonuses and good pay helps Anaïs Beddard keep Lady Moon Farms’ team loyal.

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.

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

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.

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