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H-2A Rule Has Local Impact

Published November 12, 2023

Warren, Minnesota farmer Denise Olson employes two H-2A workers each year on a contract from March 1 through December 31. A new Department of Labor rule on the adverse effect wage rate will go into effect on January 1. If…

Livestock Producers Struggle with Labor Shortage

Published October 5, 2022

Olson Hereford Ranch co-owner Carl Olson says the combination of crops and livestock keeps them busy year-round. "We preg-checked about 200 females this year and farm just under 3,000 acres," explained Olson. "We've been struggling to find a farm hand…

U.S. House Passes Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Published March 19, 2021

On a 247 to 174 vote, the U.S. House passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill would pave the way for undocumented farm workers to obtain legal status and allows more flexibility in the H-2A program. The bill now…

H-2A Reform Proposed

Published July 16, 2019

The U.S. Labor Department is proposing a change to the H-2A visa program for farm workers. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue praised the move, saying it will increase access to a stable and legal workforce. The proposed changes include streamlining and…

At an Impasse with the Government Shutdown

Published January 14, 2019

Speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran addressed the ongoing government shutdown. Moran says funding the government should not be a tool to achieve political goals. "When there is this kind of impasse and both…

Duvall Outlines Policy Priorities

Published January 14, 2019

The American Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating 100 years, with several policy wins for agriculture. At the opening general session, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlighted the policy successes of the organization. While farmers and ranchers faced struggles in…

H-2A Visa Improvements Proposed

Published May 25, 2018

USDA, the State Department, Labor Department and the Department of Homeland Security are proposing changes to the H-2A Agricultural Worker Visa program. The goal is to modernize and simplify the program. There will also be incentives for farmers to use…

MN Pork Producers Travel to D.C

Published April 11, 2018

Pork producers from Minnesota were in Washington D.C. this past week advocating for policy priorities. Transportation, farm labor and more top the priority list. Minnesota Pork Producers Association President Greg Boerboom says everyone is worried about trade. "After the Chinese…

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H-2A Rule Has Local Impact

Livestock Producers Struggle with Labor Shortage

U.S. House Passes Farm Workforce Modernization Act

H-2A Reform Proposed

At an Impasse with the Government Shutdown

Duvall Outlines Policy Priorities

H-2A Visa Improvements Proposed

MN Pork Producers Travel to D.C

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