The U.S. ag industry has long been asking for H-2A Visa reform. Washington state Congressman Dan Newhouse says that Congress has been listening to their concerns for several years.
“So, we’re looking at ways that we can reform our Visa programs to better suit today’s agriculture so that the workers that we have can rest assured that they’re not going to be subject to some of the deportation activities,” Newhouse states.
He says that the border crisis in recent years led to push-back on labor reform, but the policies of the new administration are helping to reduce illegal encounters at the southern border.
“Last February, in 2024, there were over 140,000 illegal attempts to enter the country. This February, one year later, that number was down to 8,000.”
The numbers for March were even lower. New data this week from the Trump administration showed a 94% drop from last March.
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Low farmer shares reflect deep consolidation across the food chain, keeping producer returns thin even as retail food prices remain high.
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Corn exports remain strong, while soybeans and wheat shift week to week on river conditions and global demand.
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The National Milk Producers Federation will launch a new advocacy campaign to secure a final vote, urging House lawmakers to approve the bill as soon as they return from the Thanksgiving recess.
November 25, 2025 01:09 PM
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AFBF Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis, Dr. John Newton, explains the factors contributing to the growing financial strain in the ag sector and the urgent need for swift economic support.
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Olivia Bury, AgriSafe Network Behavioral Health Coordinator, shares about AgriSafe Network’s resources created to support farmers and rural Americans.
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