Category: legislation
House committee approves farm bill with specialty crop focus
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects to mark up a farm bill draft following a weather-related delay. Learn more details.
Florida passes new Farm Bill: How it impacts specialty crop growers
The Florida Legislature advances a new farm bill affecting land use, equipment and safety rules. See what it means for growers.
Ag Wage Reform Coalition urges Congress to make AEWR rule permanent
Farm groups urge Congress to codify the AEWR interim rule and provide wage stability. Learn what permanent reform could mean for growers.
SCOTUS blocks tariffs, farm advocates urge stability in trade markets
Farm groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s dUecision to block key tariffs. Learn what it means for growers and input costs.
Fruit growers could see stronger disaster aid, automation grants under proposed farm bill
A draft farm bill has emerged from the House Agriculture Committee. See what the proposal means for your farm and follow the February 23 markup for updates.
Ag Labor Review: finish the job on H-2A reform
One farm labor advocate says lawmakers need to finish the job they started and make pro-farm employer H-2A reforms a reality.
USDA rolls out $1B specialty crop aid for fruit growers
Fruit crop growers now qualify for financial relief under USDA’s new aid program. Check the eligible crops list and file your acres now to avoid missing out.
Farm group coalition launches campaign to preserve USMCA, strengthen trade
Farm and produce groups have formed an advocacy coalition ahead of the 2026 USMCA trade agreement review. Find out what renewal may mean for your bottom line.
U.S. Apple joins farm groups in letter to Congress detailing farm economic crisis as losses mount
A coalition of 56 farm and specialty crop organizations urged Congress to address the ongoing rural economic crisis. Read the letter.
Ag Labor Review: Taking the reins
The National Council of Agricultural Employers welcomed a new leader in January. Get up-to-speed on his priorities for ag labor reform.
Aid update: Congress considers $15 billion carveout that includes specialty crop growers
Find out where the current specialty crop grower aid situation stands and who is working to get payments to farmers.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
A handful of new regulations will affect farms throughout the Golden State. Find out what’s changing from wages to immigration enforcement.
What about apples, grapes? USDA bridge payments skip specialty crops, for now
The latest farmer assistance payment news isn’t great for specialty crop growers. Find out when you will possibly get relief.
USMCA review: Washington grower sounds off on cheap Mexican produce imports
The Western Red Raspberry Commission testified about produce trade imbalances under USMCA. Learn what fruit industry reps are asking for.
USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement next week
An effort is underway to provide short term “bridge” assistance payments to farmers. Find out if specialty crop growers are included.
Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts
Find out why ag labor advocacy groups and 17 farm workers are suing the Trump administration to reverse a recent ruling.
Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Learn about a proposed bill that creates a specialty crop trade fairness working group, provides feedback to USDA Secretary Rollins.
NCAE sees a light at the end of the tunnel in labor battle
There may be some good news coming on the labor front. Read why NCAE’s Michael Marsh is seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
NCAE ag labor forum sessions announced
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced its labor forum lineup. Read about what’s planned.
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
An ag labor group wants Washington to help growers. Learn what members of the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition are requesting from federal lawmakers.