regulations
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down many of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded the president’s authority under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. Trump had cited 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 »
Young Farmers group condemns House SNAP, ag cuts
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is sounding the alarm about devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other ag programs. The House Agriculture Committee’s May 13-14 markup of the Budget... more »
Farm Bureau encouraged by U.K. trade deal
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is applauding a trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The deal is the first the U.S. government has agreed to since President Donald Trump imposed higher... more »
$60B addition farm bill ag programs proposal faces rough road
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes for a controversial overhaul to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The... more »
Tariffs pause make growers wary
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners, offering a temporary reprieve amid escalating global trade tensions. The April 9 decision excludes China, which will now face... more »
Rural Voices USA weighs in on tariffs’ effect on rural America
Rural Voices USA, a bipartisan organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, has expressed its views on how President Trump's tariff announcement will impact growers and rural America. "As President Trump prepares to once... 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 »
Ag trade uncertainty, policy fears drive sharp decline in farmer confidence
Record-high concerns about ag trade and farm policies have farmers feeling less optimistic, according to the latest results of Purdue University-CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer survey. The decline in outlook comes as the agriculture industry... more »
New administration brings ag policy changes
The U.S. agriculture sector is poised to witness significant shifts with the advent of the new Trump Administration and the 119th Congress. For agricultural employers, understanding the potential impacts of these policies on agricultural labor... more »
Current Issue
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Ag Labor Review: H-2A wages: market vs. mandate
see all current issue »
