Labor

NCAE asks DOL to change system for H-2A wages

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is petitioning Acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su to amend the regulatory methodology... more »

AmericanHort releases 2023 State of the Industry white paper

AmericanHort has released its 2023 State of the Industry White Paper, which addresses key issues that may impact the green industry in 2024. The Am... more »

USDA launches FLSP Program

As of Dec. 19, 2024, the USDA has extended the deadline for the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP). Applications must be sub... more »

USDA releases stats, hired workers down and wage rates up

The USDA reported that there were 776,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on the nation's farms and ranches during the week of Oct. 8-14, 202... more »

House Ag Committee seeks input from growers

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has created a bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group and is asking growers of specialty crops and other comm... more »

House committee hopes for answers on DOL H-2A delays

U.S. House and Senate Republicans are questioning the Department of Labor about what they say are “substantial delays” in processing agricultural ... more »