Category: Regulations
Industry leaders focus on H-2A labor compliance for fruit growers under new administration
Industry leaders stress Farm Bill priorities, trade, and H-2A labor compliance for fruit growers as key issues under the new administration.
Ag Labor Review: How Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape ag workforce policy
Out with the old and in with the new. Explore how Trump’s cabinet appointees could shape farm labor policies.
H-2A labor rule challenge raises questions in federal courts
Growers press their H-2A labor rule challenge as courts question the DOL’s authority to enforce new Worker Protection regulations nationwide.
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.
Farm Bureau lauds Mexico tariff delay
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has commented on President Trump’s decision to delay imposition of tariffs on Mexican products.
American Farm Bureau establishes 2025 policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025.
Ag Employer Labor Forum highlights labor, compliance, and legal battles
The Ag Employer Labor Forum drew 420 attendees for panels on H-2A rules, compliance, and strategies for agricultural labor in 2025.
Individuals appointed to USDA organic standards board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed five industry members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
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.