The White House is clearing the air over farmworker deportations.
White House Border Czar Tom Homan says ICE will continue entering U.S. farms, but says they will only focus on criminal activity. It comes after a Washington Post report earlier this week citing unnamed sources and claiming the Administration was reversing course on marking farmworkers safe.
Speaking outside the White House yesterday, Homan told reporters it is illegal to knowingly hire an illegal alien. He is calling on Congress to address farmworker labor rules.
Farmers in the Pacific Northwest are sounding off over labor rates. They warn it is challenging, especially with overtime rules.
“I think the other thing that we need to seriously look at and address is our overtime law. We have the single-most restrictive overtime law in the country for overtime pay in agriculture. Washington state farmworkers command some of the highest wages in the country. And when you ask their employer to pay time-and-a-half after 40 hours a week, they can’t afford it,” said Washington Policy Center Ag Director Pam Lewison.
Lewison is asking state leaders in Washington to get on board with neighboring states, who they say are taking steps to keep farmers profitable.
Cattle and hog supplies continue to tighten while dairy output expands, creating a split outlook in which red-meat prices soften and milk values come under pressure from larger supplies.
November 18, 2025 03:02 PM
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Hunter Biram, an extension economist with the University of Arkansas, is tracking Mississippi River water levels as grain shippers shift their focus to transportation following the wrap-up of fall harvest.
November 18, 2025 01:24 PM
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With feed supplies running tight, producers can tap into some creative options, according to University of Pennsylvania Veterinarian and Professor Dr. Joe Bender.
November 18, 2025 01:13 PM
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Shawn Haney, Host of RealAg Radio on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147, joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report with the latest news from Canada impacting the ag sector.
November 18, 2025 12:47 PM
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Dr. Deb Vnoverbeke, UNL’s Head of Animal Science, joins us with more about the university’s experiential learning programs designed to prepare veterinary students for the future of agriculture.
November 18, 2025 12:37 PM
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New SDRP funding and expanded loss programs give producers additional tools to rebuild cash flow and stabilize operations after two years of severe weather losses.
November 18, 2025 11:56 AM
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