Category: Labor
Group pushes for permanent reform to AEWR rule
An advocacy group is pushing legislators to make permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Learn more.
Labor attorney says recent developments are cause for optimism
A prominent labor attorney says there’s reason for optimism for agricultural employers heading into 2026. Find out why.
Webinar aims to help growers address labor challenges
A new on-demand webinar gives growers tools to navigate ongoing labor creating uncertainty for specialty crop operations. Learn more.
Industry leaders to tackle ag labor topics at forum
The National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum will feature expert sessions. Learn more.
Labor Department: H-2A processing to resume during shutdown
The U.S. Department of Labor will resume processing H-2A and H-2B applications during the government shutdown. Learn more.
Dozens of agribusiness groups call for lasting labor reform
Nearly three dozen farm and agribusiness groups are banding together to call for permanent labor wage rate reform. Learn more.
IFPA’s director of government relations chosen for NCAE leadership role
Meet the experienced industry advocate and IFPA official chosen as the new leader the National Council of Agricultural Employers.
Revisions introduced for some H-2A filings, AEWR calculations
New guidelines are revising some H-2A filing processes as well as Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) calculations. Learn more.
Industry greets labor developments with cautious optimism
Recent labor decisions have agricultural industry insiders cautiously optimistic that long-lasting reform may be on the horizon. Learn more.
USDA discontinues use of Agricultural Labor Survey
USDA’ has discontinued the Agricultural Labor Survey (FLS), used for decades to measure farm wages. Learn what the action means for growers.
Court vacates 2023 Labor Department AEWR methodology rule
A federal court vacated a Labor Department AEWR methodology published in 2023 and challenged in court. Learn more.
H-2A certification fees to be suspended during payment revamp
A temporary suspension of collection of H-2A certification fees will take effect Sept. 2. Learn why the fees are being suspended.
Contested worker protection rule suspended by Labor Department
A measure extending protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been suspended. Learn what that means going forward.
Trump comments address agricultural workers, immigration
Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid targeting farm workers. Read what he said.
Coalition seeks transparency in AEWR calculation process
A new coalition seeks transparency in AEWR calculation. Learn what organizations have joined the coalition and what actions it plans to take.