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Deportation efforts generate concern in rural California
The U.S. Border Patrol’s rounding-up of migrants at border crossings has generated concern from the California Farm Bureau. There are reports of agriculture employees not leaving their homes or sending their children to school, according... more »
Industry leaders focus on H-2A labor compliance for fruit growers under new administration
As the second Donald Trump administration begins, the specialty crop industry is closely watching policy shifts that could reshape agriculture. Association representatives point to trade, the Farm Bill, and especially H-2A labor compliance for fruit... more »
Senate confirms Rollins as new ag secretary
Brooke Rollins, a Texas lawyer who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administration, has been confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins is a conservative legal activist and public policy analyst... more »
Ag Labor Review: How Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape ag workforce policy
While some of the new president's cabinet nominees sparked controversy during Senate confirmation hearings, Donald Trump's picks tied to farm labor faced little resistance. Now, the incoming leaders at the Labor, Agriculture, Homeland Security and... more »
H-2A labor rule challenge raises questions in federal courts
A growing H-2A labor rule challenge is advancing through the courts as agricultural employers and industry groups continue to push back against the Department of Labor's (DOL) "Worker Protection" rule. The case, brought by the... more »
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries began with one acre and almost five decades later is one of the most popular strawberry and pumpkin farms in Wayne, Maine, now growing 130 acres. It was back in the late 1970s... more »
Farm Bureau lauds Mexico tariff delay
Farm Bureau members are encouraged by the Mexico tariff delay. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has commented on President Trump's decision to delay imposition of tariffs on Mexican products. On Feb. 4, AFBF president... more »
American Farm Bureau establishes 2025 policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics at the San Antonio, Texas, convention ranged from... more »
Ag Employer Labor Forum highlights labor, compliance, and legal battles
The 11th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum had a sold-out crowd of more than 420 attendees representing over 200 companies. The event featured panels, presentations, and a packed trade show. They focused on economics, farm... more »
Contested filing requirement reinstated with Jan. 13 deadline
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth... more »
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