USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement next week
As farmers of all crops grapple with high operating costs and lost trade market access as a result of the ongoing tariff negotiations, USDA secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins promised news on additional direct farmer... more »
Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Several recent decisions affecting ag labor have industry insiders cautiously optimistic that the political landscape may be favorable for long-lasting reform. In early September, the USDA announced it was discontinuing a method of measuring farm... more »
USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA will offer support to farmers by releasing billions in disaster assistance for producers recovering from natural disasters, according to a news release. The release... more »
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 »
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Up to $12 billion in aid for farmers hurt by the Trump administration’s tariff policies will be available once the government shutdown ends, according to a Politico report. The report cited three sources familiar with... more »
NCAE ag labor forum sessions announced
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has announced the lineup of thought leaders, economists and ag labor legal experts for its “Eye of the Storm: Investigating the IFR for American Ag” session at its... 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 »
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
As Washington searches for ways to keep the lights on, the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition says the same urgency should be applied to America’s farms. Up to 34 farm and agribusiness groups are calling for... more »
John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has selected John Hollay as its next president and chief executive officer, following a national search to replace retiring leader Michael Marsh. Hollay will assume the role on... 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 »
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