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Strike Continues at John Deere Plants

Published November 3, 2021

Union workers rejected the latest contract offer from Deere and Company and the strike will continue. Deere offered a ten percent wage increase, an $8,500 ratification bonus and agreed to keep a pension option available for new employees. At the…

Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers

Published July 5, 2021

The National Pork Producers Council has launched a new campaign highlighting the need for labor reform. With a theme of ‘Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers,’ this public relations effort demonstrates the role of foreign-born workers within the U.S. pork industry.…

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Ag Labor Figures Updated

Published May 27, 2021

Compared to one year ago, the number of workers hired by farmers nationwide is down 11 percent. In the Northern Plains, which includes North and South Dakota, the number of farm workers declined 17 percent. The Lake Region of Minnesota,…

Workforce Challenges Outlined at Congressional Forum

Published April 9, 2021

The agriculture sector joined representatives of timber, construction and tourism industries for a congressional roundtable event Thursday in Staples, Minnesota. Seventh District Representative Michelle Fischbach and Eighth District Representative Pete Stauber heard concerns about the lack of housing, childcare and…

U.S. Custom Harvesters Concerned About Ag Labor Needs

Published January 28, 2021

President Biden’s executive order banning travel from South Africa is causing a headache for U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated. Board member Ryan Haffner says it would be devastating for custom harvesters if workers are not allowed into the U.S. "In worst…

Temporary Adjustments Made to H-2A Visa Requirements

Published April 15, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is adjusting H-2A visa requirements during the coronavirus. A new, temporary rule will allow an H-2A petitioner with a valid labor certification to employ workers currently in the H-2A status. The U.S. Citizenship and…

Policy Analyst Breaks Down the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, H-2 Waivers

Published March 30, 2020

According to Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesmeyer, funding for agriculture within the coronavirus stimulus package passed on Friday is a cash flow lifeline. The legislation includes an additional $9.5 billion for USDA to support local food providers and specialty…

State Department Responds to H-2 Visa Needs

Published March 26, 2020

The U.S. Department of State is temporarily waiving interviews for first-time and returning H-2 visa applications. The agency anticipates many qualified applicants could be decided without an interview. This flexibility will allow farmers and ranchers to use workers they’ve used…

Potato Growers Meet in Washington D.C. This Week

Published February 24, 2020

Starting today, 125 potato industry members from across the country will be in Washington D.C. to address key issues like trade, research, nutrition and ag labor. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato growers will get an update from…

Helping Solve Harvest Labor Challenges

Published February 2, 2020

Finding and keeping qualified labor is a challenge for some custom harvesters. Harvest Jobs U.S. co-founder Roy VanPelt is focusing on bringing custom harvesters and the U.S. labor force together. "In pre-screenings, I discovered applicants felt left out in the…

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Strike Continues at John Deere Plants

Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers

Ag Labor Figures Updated

Workforce Challenges Outlined at Congressional Forum

U.S. Custom Harvesters Concerned About Ag Labor Needs

Temporary Adjustments Made to H-2A Visa Requirements

Policy Analyst Breaks Down the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, H-2 Waivers

State Department Responds to H-2 Visa Needs

Potato Growers Meet in Washington D.C. This Week

Helping Solve Harvest Labor Challenges

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