US Agriculture Officials Debate Migrant Worker Policies Amid Workforce Concerns
California farmers and industry groups criticize U.S. officials' claims that automation and U.S. citizens on Medicaid can replace immigrant farmworkers, emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human labor in agriculture and the challenges of automation, especially for crops like strawberries. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement, farm labor needs, and food security policies under the Trump administration.