Regulations

USDA helping growers through $235 million in hurricane, disaster relief

Growers who suffered damages from recent hurricanes are being aided by the he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance... more »

North Carolina disaster areas visited by ag secretary

The U.S. Agriculture Secretary recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts. During... more »

Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences

Elections have consequences. We have heard this before but rarely, as I write this column less than three months out from the 2024 general election, have those consequences been so elusive to discern for agricultural... more »

NCAE farm labor rule lawsuit court hearing set

A court hearing is set for an ag labor group's lawsuit on a farm labor rule. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by... more »

Farm Bureau warns farmers could face federal fines, jail

Time is ending for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government, according to a news release from the Washington, D.C.-based... more »

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance urges congressional action

Congressional lawmakers are hearing from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) about the importance of supporting of specialty crop growers in the farm bill. The Washington, D.C.-based organization wrote the following in response to... more »

Experts urge produce distributors to prepare for FSMA 204 compliance now

The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) recently held a webinar in which food safety experts urged produce distributors to act now to meet the new traceability requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 by... more »

Disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene recovery offered by USDA

Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance is available from the USDA. The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association... more »