Immigration Order Shortfalls

Ag Labor Concerns Largely Unaddressed by Executive Action

Todd Neeley
By  Todd Neeley , DTN Staff Reporter
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The most consequential of President Barack Obama's immigration orders is to protect from deportation and make eligible for work permits about 4.1 million people in the United States illegally, whose children are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
Though President Barack Obama's executive action may provide some limited relief to agriculture workers, industry experts say the move falls far short in meeting labor needs.

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Todd Neeley

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