Category: Regulations
H-2A employers: Review new AEWR wage requirements
Most employers must comply beginning Aug. 3 while employers in certain states covered by a federal court order have until Aug. 17.
NCAE-led coalition files Supreme Court brief in H-2A labor case
The filing contends that Congress authorized the Department of Labor to assess penalties for H-2A violations but did not authorize the agency to establish its own binding adjudication system.
Ag labor groups applaud SAWA proposal, urge its passing
Learn why the coalition believes the legislation addresses many of the workforce challenges that have threatened the domestic fruit, vegetable, horticulture, nursery and other labor-intensive agricultural sectors.
Federal court upholds enforcement of new AEWR wage rule
A federal court denied an effort to block the revised AEWR wage rule for H-2A workers, allowing the labor regulation to remain active.
USDA gives vegetable growers until April 24 to report 2025 acreage
Farmers must report 2025 planted acres to qualify for ASCF relief. Be sure you don’t miss the April 24 deadline.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
Western water projects receive $889M boost under federal infrastructure funding
The investments target irrigation canals, storage and delivery systems. Read more on how the funding will impact agriculture and communities.
$26.8M in USDA grants aims to strengthen farmers markets nationwide
Federal funding boost will support farmers markets, agritourism and local food distribution. See how the programs help grow sales.
House committee approves farm bill with specialty crop focus
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects to mark up a farm bill draft following a weather-related delay. Learn more details.
SCOTUS blocks tariffs, ag groups urge trade policy stabilization
Farm groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to press pause on tariffs. Find out what it means for growers and input costs.
Powerful partnership: How Jamaica’s H-2 workers withstood Hurricane Melissa
Learn how a devastating natural disaster demonstrated the teamwork that powers the H-2 program partnership between Jamaica and U.S. farmers.
New on-demand webinar explores labor challenges and opportunities for growers
Watch the webinar to hear directly from industry experts and gain insight to help guide labor planning for the seasons ahead.
Farm labor advocacy groups WAFLA, Washington Growers League unite
The deal brings together four decades of experience in ag labor and policy advocacy. See what’s changing and how growers can engage.
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop winter meeting set for Feb. 4 in Dundee
The winter meeting offers a chance to gain research-based insights, earn credits and connect with MSU experts. Learn more and get registered.
New USDA dietary guidelines reset federal nutrition policy
USDA’s new federal nutrition policy emphasizes protein, dairy and fresh fruits and vegetables. Read the new guidelines for a healthy diet.
North Dakota farmer Barry Vculek takes the reins at National Onion Association
Barry Vculek is the National Onion Association’s president for the 2026–2028 term. Get familiar with the industry leader.