• July 16, 2026
• Will Scobey

On June 17, 2026, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0200 (the Policy Memorandum), a guidance that...

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• December 18, 2025
• Will Scobey

Introduction On November 21, 2025, the national agricultural labor union United Farm Workers (UFW) filed suit against the Department of Labor...

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• December 11, 2025
• Elizabeth

In the world of agricultural law, 2025 was a year for significant developments and changes.  In summary below, attorneys at the...

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• September 18, 2025
• Will Scobey

Introduction  A federal judge in Louisiana recently issued a final judgment that will impact the way farm worker wages are calculated...

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• August 13, 2025
• Ramie Parsons

National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture August 13, 2025 Fast facts: Aug. 20 NALC webinar will...

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• June 24, 2025
• Brigit Rollins

Kelli Ludlum, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney The United States Supreme Court last year decided Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo,...

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• March 18, 2025
• Brigit Rollins

Kelli Ludlum, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney In 2024, the United Statues Supreme Court issued Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo,...

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• June 20, 2024
• Elizabeth

In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. So far, in 2024,...

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• May 16, 2024
• Elizabeth

Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...

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• April 18, 2024
• Elizabeth

In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play...

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• December 14, 2023
• Elizabeth

Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to even more dangerous situations. During...

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• October 5, 2023
• Elizabeth

The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers when there is a shortage in domestic labor. According to Philp...

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• September 21, 2023
• Elizabeth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2021, there were 436 work-related deaths attributed to environmental heat exposure....

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• August 23, 2022
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.        ...

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• August 11, 2022
• Elizabeth

Various state and federal laws require agricultural employers to classify their workers to help determine the legal responsibilities that the employer...

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• May 5, 2022
• Elizabeth

Several federal laws protect workers by ensuring equal access to job opportunities. These laws prevent employers from discriminating against potential and...

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• April 21, 2022
• Elizabeth

H-2A agricultural guest workers (“H-2A workers”) are in the United States as part of a visa program for short-term agricultural labor...

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• April 11, 2022
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.        ...

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• March 10, 2022
• Elizabeth

It is common practice in the agricultural community for children and teens to work on a farm or ranch.  In many...

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• December 16, 2021
• Elizabeth

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) is trying to change the rules surrounding the wage rates of H-2A temporary foreign workers (“H-2A...

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