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Ag Labor Shortage Compounded by Visa Issue

Published March 20, 2026

Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields and two area growers participated in a conference call with White House Liaison Jason Becker regarding an issue with H-2A visas. The International Workforce LLC, an agency that places South African workers,…

Easing H-2A Visa Delays

Published November 4, 2025

The Labor Department is recalling 200 furloughed workers to focus on visa processing, including H-2A visas. That should help avoid processing delays for farmers and agricultural companies using the H-2A international workers.

DOL Rule Eases H-2A Costs for Farmers

Published October 16, 2025

The Department of Labor’s updated rule for calculating H-2A wage rates is bringing relief to U.S. farmers after years of inflated labor costs. National Council of Agricultural Employers President and CEO Michael Marsh says the rule corrects decades of flawed…

Court Rejects Adverse Effect Wage Regs

Published September 1, 2025

A federal court has rejected a rule that required H-2A wages for farm workers to be based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey rather than USDA’s Farm Labor Survey. The ruling ends the 2023…

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Farm Groups Urge H-2A Wage Reform

Published July 22, 2025

Farm groups are voicing concerns over the rising labor costs tied to the H-2A guest worker program, particularly the prevailing wage requirement. American Farm Bureau Economist Samantha Ayoub says the wage system is overly complex and often drives up base…

H-2A Farmworker Announcement Made

Published June 23, 2025

The Trump Administration has suspended enforcement of the 2024 farmworker rule. This rule was already suspended because of a federal injunction. In a statement, the Labor Department said this decision provides clarity for farmers employing H-2A workers. American Farm Bureau…

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Courts Intervene on H-2A Rule

Published November 29, 2024

A federal judge has blocked enforcement of a rule amending the H-2A visa program. The International Fresh Produce Association was joined by the American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a handful of state Farm Bureau and produce…

Adjustments Needed in H-2A Program

Published November 21, 2024

The labor shortage impacts every segment of the economy, but custom harvesters face unique pressures. Custom cutters need people to operate expensive equipment while moving up and down the road for a nine-month harvest run. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Secretary…

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H-2A in the Courts

Published October 14, 2024

Ag groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Potato Council, have filed a lawsuit against the Labor Department and its new H-2A rule. The rule, which was imposed in April, prevents employers from retaliating against H-2A visa holders…

H-2A Wage Freeze Sought

Published May 27, 2024

A bipartisan group of 120 House members sent a letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership, asking for a wage freeze for H-2A guestworkers. The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has more than doubled since 2005. While a more permanent solution is…

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Ag Labor Shortage Compounded by Visa Issue

Easing H-2A Visa Delays

DOL Rule Eases H-2A Costs for Farmers

Court Rejects Adverse Effect Wage Regs

Farm Groups Urge H-2A Wage Reform

H-2A Farmworker Announcement Made

Courts Intervene on H-2A Rule

Adjustments Needed in H-2A Program

H-2A in the Courts

H-2A Wage Freeze Sought

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