Category: Regulations
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.
Farm Bureau: farmers could unknowingly face federal fines, jail
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is warning that growers could unknowingly face fines and jail time for not filing federal forms.
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections.
Specialty crops group urging farm bill action
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is working with congressional leaders and urging support of specialty crop growers in the farm bill.
IFPA files lawsuit against DOL’s H-2A Rule, citing threat to ag industry
IFPA and other agricultural groups, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) over new H-2A regulations.
PDA urges produce distributers prepare for FSMA 2024 compliance
Food safety experts urged produce distributors to act now in order to meet the new traceability requirements that have a January 2026 deadline.
USDA offers disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
USDA data users meeting scheduled
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is set to host the biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16.
IFPA Policy Retreat sets advocacy agenda for 2025 amid key industry challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association hosted a Policy Retreat, focused on shaping the advocacy agenda for 2025.
Farm labor groups file lawsuit against H-2A regulations
A coalition of growers and farm advocacy groups has filed a legal challenge against new H-2A rules.
Presidential candidates provide positions to American Farm Bureau
For more than 40 years, Farm Bureau has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues likely to impact and affect farmers and ranchers and rural communities in the next 4 years.