Category: Regulations
H-2A employers: Review new AEWR wage requirements
Most employers must comply beginning Aug. 3 while employers in certain states covered by a federal court order have until Aug. 17.
NCAE-led coalition files Supreme Court brief in H-2A labor case
The filing contends that Congress authorized the Department of Labor to assess penalties for H-2A violations but did not authorize the agency to establish its own binding adjudication system.
Ag labor groups applaud SAWA proposal, urge its passing
Learn why the coalition believes the legislation addresses many of the workforce challenges that have threatened the domestic fruit, vegetable, horticulture, nursery and other labor-intensive agricultural sectors.
Midseason update: Apple growers face ‘critical inflection point’ as prices fall, costs rise
The U.S. apple industry is facing falling wholesale prices, rising labor costs, and weather-related production challenges as growers warn current economics are becoming unsustainable.
Federal court upholds enforcement of new AEWR wage rule
A federal court denied an effort to block the revised AEWR wage rule for H-2A workers, allowing the labor regulation to remain active.
Ag aviation group warns of rising drone safety risks
Learn how drone operators can stay safe and help keep agricultural aviators safe during the 2026 growing season.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
Farm Bureau study: H‐2A use hits record levels
The latest ag labor data highlights ongoing challenges in finding domestic workers. Get updated insights into H-2 program usage.
Deadline extended: Growers get more time to report 2025 acres
USDA’s reopened reporting window gives farmers another chance to qualify for aid. Submit accurate acreage data before April 24.
Rollins targets high input costs as USDA, DOJ investigate fertilizer companies
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is pressing for relief while investigators examine potential price collusion. See what changes lie ahead.
USDA eyes new sweet cherry size, Mexican strawberry industry calls for calm amid ongoing ITC probe
A proposed rule would raise sweet cherry size standards while a separate ITC probe targets Mexican strawberry imports — here’s what you need to know.
Western water projects receive $889M boost under federal infrastructure funding
The investments target irrigation canals, storage and delivery systems. Read more on how the funding will impact agriculture and communities.
$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.