Category: Regulations
Contested filing requirement reinstated with Jan. 13 deadline
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Funding, caps increased, deadline extended for specialty crops program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was.
Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture
When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions?
Ag Labor Review: More heavy lifting needed
Earlier this year, a federal district court in Georgia found that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) “Worker Protection” rule was unlawful. NCAE had raised these claims, and others, that the court found objectionable when it filed comments in opposition to the regulation during the rulemaking.
DOL increases AEWR rates
New Adverse Effect Wage rates have been released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Farm Bureau upset with congressional lack of action
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is upset about lack of congressional action to help farmers.
Farm Bureau applauds court-ordered pause in federal filing requirements
A federal court’s halting of a federal business filing requirement that could have jeopardized growers through fines and imprisonment is being applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Mississippi court enjoins H-2A worker protection rule nationwide
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions.
USApple plaintiff in federal case granting nationwide labor rules enforcement stay
As one of the plaintiffs in a federal court case that granted a nationwide stay of enforcement of labor rules, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is commenting on the ruling.
Trump nominates policy aide for Secretary of Agriculture
A former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump has been tapped to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Tree fruit worker decision sparks reaction from Washington growers
By clouding farmworker pay systems, a court ruling on Washington state H-2A rules could make tree fruit harvesting more costly nationally.
Ag Labor Review: California growers face challenges with H-2A farmworker housing
California growers face high costs and community resistance to H-2A farmworker housing, raising concerns about labor shortages.
Farm bill text released
With the clock ticking on legislative action on the 2024 farm bill, Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan U.S. senator and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee chairwoman, has released the bill’s text.
International Fresh Produce Association reacts to presidential election
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives.
Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Trump
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump.
USDA’s $235 million to aid grower hurricane, disaster relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is aiding growers through more than $235 million hurricane and disaster relief.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack visits North Carolina disaster areas
As part of hurricane disaster recovery effort, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary recently traveled to Asheville, North Carolina, to hear from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts.
Court hearing set for NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the NCAE and several ag associations.