H2-A

Legislation introduced by Representative Dan Newhouse and other House members seeks to improve farm labor regulations, but the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s room for more progress.  Allison Crittenden, AFBF Congressional Relations Director, says the Farm Workforce Modernization Act makes several changes to farm labor provisions.   “...

On Wednesday, Representative Dan Newhouse joined a bipartisan group of House members to introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.  Newhouse said the legislation is a compromised solution for the needs of American Farmers, adding the legislation will attempt to meet in the middle when it comes to the needs of agriculture and labor groups which have long disagreed on how best to fix the farm l

When it comes to Washington D.C., most of the focus for the farm community has been on USMCA.  However, Representative Dan Newhouse says that’s not the only key Ag issue lawmakers are trying to address.  The Central Washington Republican says he and several other members of Congress have been working to reform Ag labor laws, specifically the H2-A program.   “We’ve...

Jon DeVaney Executive Director of the Washington state Tree Fruit Association says as producers look to 2020, labor and H2-A issues, will be top of mind.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Jon DeVaney Executive Director of the Washington state Tree Fruit Association says as producers look to 2020, labor and H2-A issues, will be top of mind.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Center for Latino Farmers will host a Conference on Thursday in Yakima.  Organizers said "Family Farms and Successes," is geared toward farmers, ranchers and other farm operators.   The Farm Conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m...

The Center for Latino Farmers will host a Conference on Thursday in Yakima.  Organizers said "Family Farms and Successes," is geared toward farmers, ranchers and other farm operators.   The Farm Conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m...

The federal government recently announced plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers. That move led to a forceful call from Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall asking for guest-worker reforms.   “We are a nation of laws and farmers believe our laws must be followed,” Duvall said. “However, our l...

Governments in the U.S. and Guatemala are working together to form a “registered Foreign Labor Recruiter Program” for farmworkers who want to come to the U.S.  The initiative is part of several agreements that the governments are discussing to address what they call “irregular immigration patterns.”  Under the program, ...

Last week, the Labor Department officially proposed to streamline the H2-A program.  The American Farm Bureau Federation is evaluating the nearly 500-page proposal and will provide input on behalf of farmers.  Allison Crittenden, AFBF congressional relations director, said farmers and ranchers need a better guest worker program.   “...