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Dealing With the Labor Shortage

Published January 26, 2024

Agriculture is not immune to the workforce challenges nationwide. Labor was part of the discussion during the American Farm Bureau Federation voting delegate session. While seasonal workers are hard to find, year-round immigrant labor is also needed. “Whether that’s on…

Farmer Worker Bill Introduced

Published June 24, 2022

California Senator Alex Padilla introduced a bill to extend overtime pay to farmworkers. If passed, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act of 2022 would extend overtime pay to all U.S. farmworkers who were excluded from the Fair Labor Standards Act of…

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Farm Bureau: New Vaccine Requirements May Limit Available Workforce

Published January 24, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security will start enforcing vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizens traveling to the U.S. through ports of entry, including essential workers. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation expressed concern, noting that the department failed to give…

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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Dealing With the Labor Shortage

Farmer Worker Bill Introduced

Farm Bureau: New Vaccine Requirements May Limit Available Workforce

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

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