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Farmworker groups release second COVID-19 report

02/03/21 9:58 AM By Brad Hooker

A coalition of social justice and community groups has issued its second report on the challenges farmworkers have faced during the pandemic.

State contracts with UC Davis for COVID-19 farmworker training

01/28/21 10:29 AM By Brad Hooker

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UC Davis health and safety experts will provide farmworker groups training to reduce COVID-19 risk.

New Cal/OSHA rule will undo COVID-19 safety efforts, argue farm groups

11/25/20 9:29 AM By Brad Hooker

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Ag groups worry a new COVID-19 regulation sets unrealistic mandates for protecting farmworkers in employer-provided housing and transportation.

Bill on H-2A worker rights raises new arguments over housing

07/31/20 1:39 PM By Brad Hooker

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A bill aimed at informing H-2A guest workers of their housing and labor rights passed another committee this week.

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July 04, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Mike Joyner - Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association

This week's Open Mic guest is Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. At a time when more Americans are turning more health conscious by adding fruits and vegetables to their diets, many of the nation's specialty crop growers are struggling to survive. Joyner says the volume of imports from Mexico and other countries continues to grow, depressing opportunities for domestic growers. Specialty crop growers face ongoing challenges in finding an adequate workforce and support legislative efforts to revise the nation's H-2A regulations. Joyner says specialty crop growers need better crop insurance coverage options and hope future assistance programs are more equitable for fruit and vegetable farmers.

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07.03.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Thompson on ag labor bill, USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins on NWS response

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Save Agriculture’s Workforce Act this week. He comes to the studio to discuss how it would significantly expand and modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Plus, USDA APHIS Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins provides an update on New World screwworm response and the factors being considered to reopen the Southern border to cattle imports.

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