4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (313+ words) A Federal Court ruling striking down the Trump Administration’s cuts to H-2A Farm Worker wages is a victory for both Agricultural Guest Workers and Domestic Farm Workers, the United Farm Workers (UFW) says. Union Officials pointed out that the decision…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (206+ words) September 6, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva has introduced the Fairness for Farm Workers Act, legislation to strengthen federal labor protections for agricultural workers by expanding overtime protections and narrowing exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). “Farm workers play…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (102+ words) Arizona Daily Star Javascript is required to use this website. Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva's bill aims to provide overtime pay for agricultural workers nationwide. Double killing in Tucson investigated as a hate crime Tucson real estate agent duct-taped to seat…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (641+ words) A dairy farmer recently wrote to his local MP with a simple plea: "Now is the time we need your voice". For almost two years, the dairy farmer has been working through the process of bringing an experienced dairy farm…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (58+ words) brownfieldagnews.com Calls to Congress for ag labor reform intensify In this Managing for Profit, policy advisor Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition discusses the need for the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act to support farms with limited labor....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (906+ words) RUSHFORD, Minn. — Zero U.S. workers applied to pick or package vegetables at Featherstone Farm this season, which is not unusual, said general manager Nathan Manfull, who has spent 13 seasons at the certified organic vegetable and orchard operation in southeastern Minnesota....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (804+ words) The U.S. Secretary of Labor visited a chile farm in Anthony, New Mexico recently to hear about the struggles and challenges that are facing agriculture in the region. Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling started his tour at the chile fields,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (520+ words) Help could be on the way for the 2027 growing season following an evaluation of a seasonal employment permit pilot scheme that took place last year. The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment carried out the evaluation, which was published on…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (601+ words) We have received text from S. 5303: Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act. This bill was received on 2026-08-06, and currently has 8 cosponsors. This bill would create a new office inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture called the Office of the Farm…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (261+ words) Farm Bureau Warns Base Acre Proposal Could Cost California Farmers USDA Backs $486.7 Million in Georgia Electric Upgrades Officials Ink Deal on Screwworm Fight Sara Neagu-Reed, (NAG-oo Reed) Director of Production and Environmental Policy at the International Fresh Produce Association, says…...