Immigration
When ICE came to a dairy farm, one farmer’s desperate call exposed the impossible choice facing U.S. dairy industry.
A Navy SEAL with Ag Committee seniority faces a dairy farmer who lived the economics that forced her family to sell after 150 years. Both want your vote.
Rick Naerebout had 15 problems moving through the Idaho legislature simultaneously — all of them bad for agriculture.
House Ag Chairman GT Thompson pushes for year-round ag visa program as USDA secretary says her hands are tied.
Secretary Rollins admits beef import policy and broken H-2A visas create ‘vexing’ contradictions for dairy farmers depending on both to survive.
A fatal stabbing at one of Kansas’s premier dairy heifer operations has ignited a political firestorm over immigration enforcement.
After decades in a legislative blind spot, new federal guidance finally opens the H-2A visa program to dairy farmers, offering critical relief amid rising border enforcement.
With labor reform at a standstill, dairy leaders warn that “he who shows up” wins in D.C., urging producers to bridge the gap between farm gate priorities and Washington’s perception.
Facing a critical labor crisis, dairy leaders are backing the Dignity Act to secure a stable workforce and end 40 years of legislative paralysis before the political window closes.
Whether in a blue or a red state, the message to Washington is the same: the U.S. dairy and agricultural sectors cannot remain globally competitive while their workforce remains in the shadows.
A federal audit wiped out Drumgoon Dairy’s staff, exposing agriculture’s labor crisis. This South Dakota farm’s labor struggle highlights the urgent need for immigration reform to sustain the U.S. food supply.
Dairy’s future hinges on immigration reform. Labor is the top challenge with immigrant workers milking over two-thirds of cows. Pragmatic, bipartisan solutions are vital for sustainability.
Federal government will cut the bureaucracy to support the dairy industry, focused on tougher measures to stop major animal disease problems and improve labor availability.
Jane Muir, People Team Leader from New Zealand Dairy highlighted at the 2025 IDF World Dairy Summit in Santiago, Chile: “New Zealand dairy survives and thrives because of our efforts and immigration.”
This event is crafted to empower both producers and businesses with invaluable insights and connections that will propel their dairy ventures forward.
For decades, dairy farm organizations have consistently called for the creation of effective and sustainable pathways for immigrant farm workers to obtain legal worker status in the U.S. Organizations like Edge Dairy Coop outline a practical solution with key components.
Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.
As part of this W&W Dairy transition, DFA implemented E-Verify, a federal system that verifies employees’ immigration status. This move has caused turmoil, particularly among the plant’s immigrant workforce.
In recent years, discussions around the slowing growth rate of the U.S. labor force have intensified, igniting concerns over potential economic impacts.
The success and productivity of the U.S. dairy industry are deeply tied to immigrant labor.
At least nine dairies in Texas were targets of I-9 audits over the weekend. Producers argue it’s a “broken” immigration system, and the recent audits prove the E-Verify program has flaws. Despite criticism, the dairy industry is pushing to be included in the H-2A guest worker program.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
Now is the most opportune time for Congress and the Administration to address the agricultural labor shortage in a meaningful and lasting way.
Aggressive immigration enforcement has had dairy farmers concerned about their ability to milk cows 365 days a year without interruption.
After a week of ICE seemingly targeting dairy farms, California produce farms and a meat packing plant in Nebraska, President Donald Trump is reportedly ordering the Department of Homeland Security to exclude farms from immigration raids.
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified operations, with a spotlight on farms West.
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