Labor, Regulations

Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications

The U.S. Department of Labor will resume processing H-2A and H-2B applications, activity designated essential during the government shutdown. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) was... more »

Investigation to probe Chinese trade practices

As President Donald Trump left for a tour of Asia last week, his administration announced a trade investigation into China’s apparent failure to uphold the terms of the Phase One trade deal... more »

Fruits, Labor, legislation, Regulations

AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers

As Washington searches for ways to keep the lights on, the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition says the same urgency should be applied to America’s farms. Up to 34 farm and agribusiness groups are... more »

Fruits, Regulations

U.S. ag exports harmed amid trade disputes, competition

Though row crops remain the backbone of U.S. agriculture, export markets are shrinking as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent University of Illinois study. The U.S. h... more »

Labor, legislation, Regulations

John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has selected John Hollay as its next president and chief executive officer, following a national search to replace retiring leader Michael Marsh.... more »

legislation, Regulations

Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural industry as aid efforts and trade talks continue des... more »