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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 »
Budget bill clears House by single vote
The massive budget bill dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning after more than 24 hours of debate that began at 1 a.m. Wednesday. The mega bill, which Republicans... more »
Washington winegrowers warn about proposed tax
As the final days of the 2025 Washington state legislative session commences, the Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) is warning the wine industry that a proposed bill would increase state wine excise taxes. The recently introduced... more »
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump. The new measures include a tariff rate of 10% on all imports that goes into effect... more »
Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers
Bipartisan legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland and would establish a pilot program with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The New Producer... more »
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national organization warning of more cuts to come. The... more »
Fruits among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs
Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits, are among U.S. goods targeted in the first phase of retaliatory tariffs announced March 4 by Canada. Canada’s Department of Finance announced 25% tariffs on a list... 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 »
NCAE celebrates ag victory
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) hailed the landmark decision, which limits the executive branch's regulatory... more »
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