Dave Puglia

Producers Respond to New H-2A Wage Rule
Producers Respond to New H-2A Wage Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations to better protect agricultural workers.  It’s also designed to update the H-2A application and temporary labor certification process.  Not everyone ...
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced
On Wednesday Central Washington's Dan Newhouse and California's Zoe Lofgren reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The lawmakers says the bipartisan bill, which passed the House during last year’s Congress, aims to ensure a legal, reliable workforce for America’s farmers and ranchers. Among other pr ...
Food Exporters Unhappy with China Clampdown on Imports
Food Exporters Unhappy with China Clampdown on Imports
China’s General Administration on Customs is asking some exporters to sign forms guaranteeing their products are free from COVID-19 contamination. Politico said that’s not sitting well with many U.S. food producers, who say they’re hesitant to sign off on the new safety protocols when they say it’s highly unlikely their food can even carry the virus. Western Growers CEO ...