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Vilsack: If Congress Won't Address Ag Labor, We Will
Vilsack: If Congress Won't Address Ag Labor, We Will
Vilsack: If Congress Won't Address Ag Labor, We Will
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said he’s not waiting around for Congress to reform the H-2A farm guest worker program but is starting his department’s own program.  During February's Ag Outlook Forum, the USDA head said while he’s hopeful that Republicans and Democrats in Congress will try to address the systemic challenges that growers and farm workers face, he said he’s committed to doing everything h
Focus On Fruit: 01/26/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/26/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/26/23
The Senate failed to act on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act last year.  We asked Mark Powers with the Northwest Horticultural Council his thoughts, and if he expects to see Ag labor/immigration reform anytime soon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Ask anyone in the tree fruit, berry or vegetable industries, they’ll tell you all about the high labor costs associated with their labor-intensive commodities.  A recent USDA study looked at those costs and what can be done to help producers with their bottom line.   “There...
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
After clearing the House twice, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act stalled in the Senate during the 117th Congress, and failed to get a vote.  Now that a new Congress has been seated, what does that mean for the legislation.  Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus and one of the key sponsors of the bill says his office is working on a strategy to reintroduce legislation.   "What's it goi
WAFLA To Host H-2A Summit This Week
WAFLA To Host H-2A Summit This Week
WAFLA To Host H-2A Summit This Week
To help those looking to utilize the H-2A program this year, WAFLA will host its H-2A Summit in Wenatchee, WA, Thursday January 12th.  WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum said while many in the tree fruit industry are trying to attend trade shows, or enjoy so much deserved rest and relaxation this time of year, now is when you want to think about the needs for 2023.   “...

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