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Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Trump
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump. Zippy Duvall, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Farm Bureau issued these comments on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the... more »
Court hearing set for NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations. The case challenges the Department... more »
IFPA files lawsuit against DOL’s H-2A Rule, citing threat to ag industry
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and other agricultural groups, such as AmericanHort, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) over new H-2A regulations. IFPA argued the rule threatens the fresh... more »
Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. We have heard this before but rarely, as I write this column less than three months out from the 2024 general election, have those consequences been so elusive to discern for agricultural... more »
2024 NCAE Ag Employer Forum discusses pressing labor issues
The 2024 Ag Employer Labor Forum, presented by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), will run from Dec. 4-6, 2024 at the M Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We are expecting a sold-out event,... more »
Farmworker and grower employer group changes name
WAFLA has changed its name. The Lacey, Washington-based organization which addresses the labor needs of growers and farmworkers has changed its name to the Worker and Farmer Labor Association. The name change displays the organization’s... more »
IFPA Policy Retreat sets advocacy agenda for 2025 amid key industry challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosted a Policy Retreat this month, bringing together volunteer leaders from the U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee. Held at National Harbor, the retreat focused on shaping... more »
EFI highlights vital role of farmworkers in ag, celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) highlights the vital role of farmworkers by celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing stories and resources of Hispanic and Latino farmworkers in agriculture. Hispanic workers make up nearly 80% of... more »
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. The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), other farm and labor... more »
Presidential candidates provide positions to American Farm Bureau
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump revealed their priorities for American agriculture in responses provided by their campaigns to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureau asked... more »
