Category: Regulations
$26.8M in USDA grants aims to strengthen farmers markets nationwide
Federal funding boost will support farmers markets, agritourism and local food distribution. See how the programs help grow sales.
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.
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.
Powerful partnership: How Jamaica’s H-2 workers weathered the Hurricane Melissa storm
Learn how a devastating natural disaster demonstrated the teamwork that powers the H-2 program partnership between Jamaica and U.S. farmers.
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.
Farm labor outlook improves, H-2A wage rules stabilize
Labor attorney Chris Schulte outlined regulatory wins and looming deadlines. Get the key takeaways and learn how growers can stay ahead of evolving labor requirements.
California pear growers seek trade relief as Argentine imports surge
Family-owned farms are battling the effects of Argentine pear imports. Find out what the industry is doing to help stop the flood.
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.
WAFLA expands footprint with Washington Growers League merger
The move improves efficiency and enhances support for Pacific Northwest farms. Read on to learn how it will deliver greater value to members.
USDA announces $80 million section 32 purchases of U.S. fruit and nuts
USDA plans to buy almonds, grape juice, pistachios and raisins for food programs. Learn how Section 32 purchases will impact specialty crops.
Inverting the pyramid: New dietary guidelines reset USDA nutrition policy
USDA’s new federal nutrition policy emphasizes protein, dairy and fresh fruits and vegetables. Read the new guidelines for a healthy diet.
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.
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
A fruit industry group filed a petition requesting a fair trade investigation into cheap Mexican winter strawberry imports. Learn more here.
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
The Trump Administration is bringing regulatory relief. Learn about the low-hanging fruit opportunities that are ripe for reform.
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.
Federal officials to speak at NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum
NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum has added two top federal speakers. Read who from DOL and USDA are planning to speak.
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.
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The U.S. Department of Labor has resumed processing H-2A and H-2B applications during the government shutdown. Learn more.
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Farmers could receive up to $12 billion in aid after the government shutdown ends. Read more to see how growers may benefit from this relief.
NCAE ag labor forum sessions announced
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced its labor forum lineup. Read about what’s planned.