The back and forth on immigration enforcement has left many ag employers confused.
However, Congressman Dan Newhouse says that being an undocumented foreign guest worker on an American farm is against the law.
According to Newhouse, “As a member of Congress, I can’t tell federal agencies to, you know, ignore the law, right? That’s their job to enforce the law, but we can be smart about how we enforce it, and I think the President recognizes that.”
With so much discussion surrounding ag labor laws, the Congressman says that now might be the time to find a solution.
“As you can imagine, members of Congress are hearing from their farm employers around the country that this is a huge headache for them to have the workers not showing up because of their fear of being deported, and people recognize that we need these people, and so, we’re seeing this as an opportunity. The President, I think, is going to be very open to some of the ideas that we have to solve this problem once and for all. So, where I think it’s headed is to a solution, finally, for what agriculture, the agricultural industry needs and has needed for a long time.”
He adds that it now falls on Congress to find the right solution once and for all.
Enjoy special programming as you gather to feast and give thanks with your family, featuring a re-cap of the 98th National FFA Convention, special airings of favorite music programs, and a “Lonesome Dove” marathon.
November 18, 2025 01:29 PM
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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