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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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H-2A Updated Rule Takes Effect in June

Published April 30, 2024

The Labor Department has announced changes to its H-2A program to provide more protections for agricultural workers. Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jose Javier Rodriguez said the new rule is mutually beneficial for farm workers and employers."Our investigation activity…

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H-2A Reform

Published March 16, 2024

The House Agriculture Committee Ag Labor Working Group has made recommendations to streamline and expand access to H-2A visa program. This reform plan includes expanding H-2A to allow year-round workers. This measure has been sought, particularly by animal agriculture, for…

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Custom Harvesters Worry Over H-2A Rules

Published December 21, 2023

Finding labor is the biggest challenge faced by members of U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. USCHI Secretary Mark Anderson points to the struggles with the H-2A program. “We’re running into a lot of regulatory issues there,” said Anderson. “We’re either going…

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Labor Headaches

Published December 20, 2023

According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing, the cost for participation in the H-2A program has become almost unaffordable for producers. MFBF is calling for a freeze on wage increases. “At this point it’s just putting farmers out…

H-2A Wage Rates Announced

Published December 18, 2023

The Labor Department has completed its annual update for the mandated wages for H-2A workers. Effective January 1, the average hourly wage is $18.50 per hour in Minnesota and $18.32 per hour in North Dakota and South Dakota. That’s above…

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More Dependence on H-2A Workers

Published May 31, 2023

More than 378,000 guest workers were authorized for H-2A visas in 2022. That compares to 103,000 ten years ago. Most of the H-2A workers are in California and Florida to handle specialized fruit and vegetable crops. Temporary agricultural workers are…

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Courts Intervene on H-2A Rule

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H-2A Wage Freeze Sought

H-2A Updated Rule Takes Effect in June

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Custom Harvesters Worry Over H-2A Rules

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H-2A Wage Rates Announced

More Dependence on H-2A Workers

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