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Will Border Security Issues Force Congress To Take Action On Immigration Reform? Ag Economists Say It's Unlikely
Will Border Security Issues Force Congress To Take Action On Immigration Reform? Ag Economists Say It's Unlikely

The debate over immigration continues to be an issue in Washington. However, the Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor shows economists are still skeptical it's enough for Congress to act on immigration reform.

Four Ag Topics Discussed in Mexico City During USMCA Meetings
Four Ag Topics Discussed in Mexico City During USMCA Meetings

Mexican President López Obrador hosted President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau this week to discuss everything from methane reduction to the U.S./Mexico border wall.

Zippy Duvall: Labor is Biggest Limiting Factor for American Agriculture
Zippy Duvall: Labor is Biggest Limiting Factor for American Agriculture

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation weighs in on immigration reform and year-round work permits, Waters of the U.S. concerns and support for the new Climate-Smart Commodities Program.

Ag Groups Urge Biden Administration to Grant Travel Exemptions to South African H-2A Farm Workers
Ag Groups Urge Biden Administration to Grant Travel Exemptions to South African H-2A Farm Workers

More than 60 ag groups telling the Biden Administration on Monday the nearly 7,000 South African farm workers should be exempted from restrictions related to the Omicron variant. 

DC Signal to Noise: Immigration and Infrastructure Heat Up
DC Signal to Noise: Immigration and Infrastructure Heat Up

AgriTalk's Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the situation at the southern border with Haitians, the latest on the battle over the infrastructure bills and more.

The bill would provide a path to legalization for current farm workers and expand the H-2A foreign guest worker program.
House of Representatives Passes Farm Workforce Bill

On Wednesday, 34 Republicans joined 226 Democrats passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038).

Fair Oaks Farms Details Changes Following Animal Abuse Allegations
Fair Oaks Farms Details Changes Following Animal Abuse Allegations

Fair Oaks Farms co-founder and owner sits down for a one-on-one interview. It's been nearly six months since the farm's reputation was stung after animal activists released undercover videos of alleged animal abuse.

This time, the target is Mexico: Trump plans to impose 5% tariffs on Mexican imports starting June 10 and to ratchet them up to 25% by Oct.
Trump’s Tariffs: What Are They? How Do They Work?

President Donald Trump has once again turned to tariffs to try to get his way with a U.S. trading partner.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a quick and easy checklist tool to aide in the H-2A Agricultural Guest Worker Visa Program process.
Farmers.gov H-2A Visa Checklist Tool

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a quick and easy checklist tool to aide in the H-2A Agricultural Guest Worker Visa Program process.

President Trump brought his fight to build a border wall to the 100th Annual Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in New Orleans, La. on Monday.
Trump Brings Border Wall Fight To AFBF, Promises Ag Labor Solution

President Trump brought his fight to build a border wall to the 100th Annual Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in New Orleans, La. on Monday.

The primary responsibility of a member of Congress is to enhance and protect national security, Roberts says.
Senator Roberts: Gov’t Shutdowns Don’t Achieve Their Goals

According to Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), of the four shutdowns he’s been through, none of them have worked to achieve their goals.

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House Will Vote Next Week on Competing Immigration Bills

On Wednesday, the Senate approved its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. The House is working to get its farm bill on track after some members of the GOP withheld their vote to push for immigration reform.

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Trump touts tax reform, bipartisan immigration plan

Touting success in securing tax reform and cutting regulations in his first year in office, President Trump vowed progress on infrastructure and immigration policy during his first State of the Union Address.

Republicans Introducing Their DACA Bill In Hopes for Compromise
Republicans Introducing Their DACA Bill In Hopes for Compromise

Some Democratic lawmakers indicate they will shut the government down unless something is done to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).