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Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are introducing the Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act in a show of bipartisan support for American specialty crop growers. The proposed bill would add mechanisms to... more »
NCAE sees a light at the end of the tunnel in labor battle
Unfortunately, it’s been far too long since agricultural employers have had much to cheer about, but perhaps we are starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. At this point, it appears... more »
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural industry as aid efforts and trade talks continue despite the government shutdown.... more »
Apples at a turning point: Orchard removal, better varieties required for grower survival
Optimism tempered with realism fueled discussions at this year’s USApple Outlook conference. Growers, packers, marketers and large retail buyers assembled at the event in Chicago on Aug. 13-15, which enjoyed record attendance. More than 370... more »
“Eye of the Storm” panel investigating labor rule added to NCAE labor forum
Questions about the future of the ag industry, its ability to compete in the modern market and worker wages will be explored at the 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum. Hosted by the National Council of... more »
NCAE opens registration for 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum
Early bird registration for the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) Ag Employer Labor Forum has opened. The event is scheduled for Dec. 3-5 at the M Resort outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The forum... more »
NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) extended an offer and encouraged the Trump administration to collaborate with the agricultural community. In a letter, the organization wants to work with the new administration to develop... more »
UPDATED: Trump comments on farmworkers’ status
The produce industry is reacting to President Donald Trump's recent comments on farmworkers' status. In comments during a June 12 news conference, Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... more »
Specialty crop funding increase by Senate committee budget proposals
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliation package that dials back some House-approved changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The... more »
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
Five states and 30 grower and produce organizations have organized to press the USDA on how it calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), which determines minimum wages under the H-2A agricultural guest-worker program. The... more »
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