We have repeatedly heard from farmers that labor is their most burdensome cost.
When it comes to the H-2A program, prevailing wage determinations are one of the many hurdles, especially when they result in increased rates.
Farm Bureau Associate Economist, Smantha Ayoub spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the H-2A program versus other guestworker programs and the impact on producer profits.
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Lewie Pugh, with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report with his insights on the incident and a deeper dive into the issues at hand.
“People got to start small and build themselves up.”
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“We just need a livable Visa program.”
“We see the opportunity of streamlining the program.”
