Political prognostications
2021 will bring policy changes, challenges.
Federal funding bill aids fruit industry
The recently passed legislation that funds the federal government contains a couple of nuggets that will benefit the tree fruit
H-2A wages to be frozen, then tied to labor cost index
The federal government has announced plans to freeze most Adverse Effect Wage Rates at 2020 levels for two years and
US government forgoes ag wage survey
This year, the federal government will not conduct the annual Agricultural Labor Survey used to set the Adverse Effect Wage
Transcontinental transfer keeps harvest on track
Peach orchards in Colorado and South Carolina shuttle H-2A workers to avoid job losses.
Fazio: Let’s make this work
When MSNBC and farmers agree, folks should listen in D.C.
Coronavirus slows H-2A visas
U.S. State Department seeks middle ground to allow some seasonal ag workers.
H-2A poised for change
Proposed laws and regulations aim to make the H-2A program more affordable, accessible.
H-2A poised for change
Proposed laws and regulations aim to make the H-2A program more affordable, accessible.