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  • American Farms Rely More Than Ever on the Troubled H-2A Visa Program
  • Ag employer group says H-2A court ruling provides stability for farmers
  • Proposed federal legislation would expand H-2A program, control labor costs, advocates say

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nytimes.com /1 month ago

American Farms Rely More Than Ever on the Troubled H-2A Visa Program

The Trump administration is allowing in more agricultural guest workers under the H-2A program, but preventing abuses is proving difficult.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Ag employer group says H-2A court ruling provides stability for farmers

The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says a recent federal court decision brings more certainty to farms using the H-2A program. John Hollay tells Brownfield...

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spectrumlocalnews.com /2 weeks ago

Proposed federal legislation would expand H-2A program, control labor costs, advocates say

U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson proposed the Securing Agricultural Workforce Act.

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onlabor.org /1 week ago

July 2, 2026

First Circuit denies federal worker unions’ mandamus petition; federal court denies preliminary injunction against new union reporting rule; House introduces the Securing Agricultu...

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politicalwire.com /2 weeks ago

Trump Opens Door to More Immigrant Farm Labor

“The Trump administration opened a new legal pathway for migrant farm workers, yielding to an aggressive lobbying campaign by the dairy industry and upsetting immigration enforceme...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Thompson introduces H-2A reform bill to speed labor access and expand farm workforce eligibility

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson from Pennsylvania has introduced a new ag labor bill that’s meant to build upon previous efforts to reform the H-2A guest worker pro...

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natlawreview.com /3 weeks ago

Expanded H-2A Access May Benefit Dairy Farmers

The Trump administration recently announced guidance that may expand access to the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program for dairy operations. Historically, the H-2A program h...

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npr.org /6 days ago

One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it

Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.

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spectrumlocalnews.com /3 weeks ago

USDA to allow dairy farms to use seasonal worker program, but farmers say more clarity is needed

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced updated guidance from the Department of Homeland Security to the seasonal work visa program.

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Dairy farmers able to access H-2A program under new interpretations

New federal clarifications on the H-2A guest worker program will allow dairy farms to access temporary workers. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Duane Simpson tells Brow...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Ag groups rally behind Thompson’s farm labor bill

Several agriculture groups are in support of a new ag labor bill introduced by House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson this week. In a press conference, National Milk Produ...

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onlabor.org /1 week ago

July 8, 2026

DOL plans to make changes to the PERM immigration program; three-day hearing on proposed forced-labor tariffs is underway; Mamdani recovers $2.3M in corporate settlements.

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agwired.com /3 weeks ago

Animal Ag News 6/22

The U.S. Department of Agriculture welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S.</li Department of Labor clarifying that dairy operation...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

Thompson says new ag labor bill expands H-2A Access for dairy

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says his new ag labor bill opens the door for U.S. dairy farmers to have access to the H-2A program. Thompson says it’s all about ho...

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goodfruit.com /1 week ago

Another attempt for H-2A reform

—Pennsylvania representative introduces bill that would make permanent changes to the H-2A guest-worker program. The post Another attempt for H-2A reform appeared first on Good Fr...

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onlabor.org /1 month ago

May 28, 2026

University of California workers union reach agreement; Texas shrimp industry asks for more visas.

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wwbl.com /4 weeks ago

Trump Administration Expands Path for Dairy Farms to Access H-2A Workers

The Trump administration on Wednesday clarified that dairy operations may qualify to hire foreign workers through the federal H-2A visa program under ...

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nrn.com /1 month ago

Restaurant operators need to keep talking about immigration

It’s an economic issue, not a partisan one, argued panelists at the National Restaurant Show. The need for immigration reform is urgent.

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wisconsinwatch.org /3 weeks ago

Wisconsin dairy farms could gain new hiring option under visa changes

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onlabor.org /1 month ago

May 18, 2026

California Department of Justice finds conditions at ICE facilities inhumane; Second Circuit rejects race bias claim from Black and Hispanic social workers; FAA cuts air traffic co...

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illinoislawyernow.com /6 days ago

Agricultural Law Updates for 2026: What Farmers and Agribusinesses Should Know

Agricultural Law Updates for 2026: What Farmers and Agribusinesses Should Know examines several federal and Illinois developments that may affect farmers, ranchers, agricultural la...

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piie.com /1 week ago

Firms allowed to hire immigrant manual laborers expand to hire more Americans

The US government has recently enacted the largest shift in immigration policy since 1924. As officials restrict unauthorized immigration, they face a stark choice: create offsetti...

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wispolitics.com /2 weeks ago

Trump immigration policies straining employers and sowing confusion, panelists say

The Trump administration’s moves to restrict and slow both illegal and legal immigration are putting a strain on employers and sowing confusion, panelists at a WisPolitics event ag...

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Recruitment: What the 2026-27 Federal budget means for agri employers

For the labour market, the 2026–27 Federal Budget continues to focus on strengthening labour resourcing through improved employment services, training pathways, and workforce parti...

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