Shutdown Still Hurting Farmers
Although the federal government has reopened and government service are once again available, many farmers are still hurting from the lingering aftereffects of the two week long shutdown that paralyzed…
Farmers Still Worried About Immigration Bill
Farmers across the country remain worried about the fate of the Senate immigration bill, a bill that Republicans in the House have vowed to keep off the floor. Immigration reform…
Immigration Reform Could Help Dairy Farmers
With Congress reconvening after the Fourth of July holiday, dairy farmers are resuming their lobbying efforts on immigration reform, hoping to convince the House of Representatives to pass the Senate’s…
House Pledges to Block Senate Immigration Bill
In a move sure to enrage farm advocacy groups, the House of Representatives has promised to block the Senate’s recently passed immigration reform bill. For the past several years, immigration…
House Proposes Immigration Changes
In the wake of the Senate’s recently proposed immigration reform bill, the House of Representatives is offering their own legislation designed to modernize elements of American immigration policy and curry…
Immigration Bill May Hinge on Farm Politicians
> The recently proposed immigration reform bill that finally reached the floor of Congress earlier this week may hinge on support from rural politicians. For the past several years, farmers…
Farm Visa Program May be Ready to Go
A long delayed farm visa agreement may be on the verge of passing through the Senate, Washington insiders report, leaving many farmers optimistic about Congress for the first time in…
Immigration Remains Major Problem
The failure of Congress to pass meaningful immigration reform remains a significant problems for farmers across the country, particularly as many farmers report sharp declines in available, legal farm labor.…
US Farmers Hope for Immigration Reform
Farmers across the country are hoping that comprehensive immigration reform (a move that is receiving more and more support in Washington, D.C.), may help solve their labor shortages. For the…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Push for Immigration Reform
A coalition of Wisconsin dairy farmers are joining a growing number of American farm advocacy groups pushing for comprehensive immigration reform. For the past several years, immigration has been a…