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Senator John Hoeven expressed concern about the potential for the virus to infiltrate various animal populations.
Louisiana has the highest percentage of its ag labor force in the H-2A program, but the workforce is still an issue.
It offers a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at fortifying the agricultural workforce.
Proposed revisions to the H-2A visa program, have stirred controversy among growers nationwide, including ag groups like the Northwest Horticultural Council.
The start of 2024 marked more than a 6 percent wage increase for producers using the H-2A Guest Worker Program.
Crop insurance and labor were both key issues discussed at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on climate change held Thursday in Washington.
