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MN Food Processing Sector is Being Squeezed

Published January 20, 2026

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota is being felt throughout the state. "Food processing is really dependent on immigrant labor," said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. "What's concerning to me is a lot of the folks have their I-9 (Employment Eligibility…
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MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement

Published January 19, 2026

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says expanded ICE enforcement across Minnesota is creating widespread fear that is beginning to disrupt agriculture, food processing, and local food distribution. Wertish says ICE activity is no longer limited to the Twin Cities…
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Immigration Raids to Continue

Published June 23, 2025

President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, says immigration raids will continue in the agriculture and hospitality sectors, despite earlier signals of a pause. Homan confirmed that while enforcement will focus on individuals with criminal backgrounds, farms, hotels, and restaurants will…
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Immigration Reversal

Published June 18, 2025

The Trump Administration has reversed its previous decision to stop immigration raids on farms and ag-related businesses. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner said the uncertainty created by these policy changes are devastating for farmers and…
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ICE Raids on Ag Facilities to Continue

Published June 17, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has directed immigration officials to continue conducting raids at agricultural businesses. That’s a reversal from what President Trump said on June 13. The Washington Post is reporting that ICE directed its field offices to continue…
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Immigration Standoff

Published February 12, 2024

A bipartisan immigration bill failed this past week. American Business Immigration Coalition Director of Outreach Jim O’Neil sees this as a critical issue for agriculture.  A resolution to this issue is not expected anytime soon. "We're two months into an election…
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