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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.

Farm Labor in the Valley

Springfield History Museum opens a new exhibit called “Farm Labor in the Valley” July 10, featuring the long history and individual stories of those involved … Continue reading →

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...

Farm labor contractor fined $700K for worker violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined a farm labor contracting company nearly $700,000 for violating worker-protection laws, including failing to noti...

Labor challenge solved with smart technology: “Production can increase significantly with better control over labor”

Eight greenhouse growers in Mexico work with a new labor management system this summer. The system tracks employees in real time using smartwatches. The system, called BigGrower, w...

They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance

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.

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...

Washington Farm Labor Contractor Fined $700,000 for Breaking Worker Protection Laws

A Washington farm labor contracting company faces nearly $700,000 in fines for labor violations. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Superbee Contractin...

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...

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...

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...

Op-Ed: Washington farming does not need more sympathy: It needs solutions

In the fields of Wapato, farmers are battling rising labor costs that threaten their very existence. This isn't just a bump in the road. Continue reading…

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.

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...

Florida cases echo Italy’s gangmaster economy

Legal labor systems can still become traps for powerless workers. The post Florida cases echo Italy’s gangmaster economy appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Electi...

In deep‑red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

A Boise State poll of 1,000 Idaho adults finds 85% support a legal working status pathway for long-term dairy workers — with Republican support at 79%

May 28, 2026

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

They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance

New Medicaid work requirements could make a complex system even harder for farmworkers to navigate.

Overlooking a Talent Pipeline of Future Skilled Workers?

Employers struggling to fill entry-level jobs may be overlooking a ready-made talent pool — FFA graduates who've already logged real-world work hours across hundreds of career fiel...

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...

Columbia Gorge farmers seek pear disaster declaration, revised housing and overtime rules

Fruit growers in the Columbia River Gorge are seeking federal aid for a disastrous 2025 pear crop and asking state lawmakers to pause and revise recent laws mandating overtime and...

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...