Labor challenges have been a big hurdle for U.S. producers, and it has led some to explore a unique type of visa program.
“TN visas are part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and so they’re designated to nationals of Canada and Mexico who have professional degrees in a set number of professions, including foresters, veterinarians, and a certain number of agricultural professions. From a farmer side, they’re generally used mostly in pork production and dairy production, anyone who has specialized services, and generally doesn’t have access to H-2A because they’re not seasonal,” said Samantha Ayoub.
The Farm Bureau says the program works differently for each country workers come from. They have seen a big increase in applications in recent years, but they end up denying around 20 percent of all applications.
Extreme heat and limited rainfall are putting pressure on crop and livestock producers across the state.
August 25, 2026 04:55 PM
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Changing market conditions are making protection levels more attractive for some cattle producers.
August 25, 2026 02:30 PM
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Producers say more reliable water deliveries would help make irrigation planning more predictable.
August 25, 2026 01:00 PM
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The initiative could create more opportunities for farmers and ranchers to sell food within their communities.
August 25, 2026 12:30 PM
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Eligible LLCs and S corporations can now access separate USDA payment limits for each qualifying member beginning with the 2026 program year.
August 25, 2026 09:00 AM
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Expanding cow numbers drove most of the production growth in July, with the national dairy herd up nearly 200,000 head from last year.
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