Regulations
Judge sets hearing for AEWR challenge
A federal court will consider the fate of Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) rules. Following months of delays, a federal district judge has decided the next step in a National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE)... more »
NCAE advocates to cut red tape crippling ag
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force is seeking suggestions to unearth and unwind anticompetitive regulations. The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) answered that call, submitting comments on seven regulatory... more »
Tariffs struck down by federal court
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 one vote, moves to Senate
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 »
Tariff pause sends stock markets relief, ag impact murky
In a move that could bring welcome relief to specialty agriculture and horticulture businesses caught in the crossfire of international trade disputes, the Trump administration announced on Monday morning a 90-day reduction in tariffs on... more »
UK trade deal applauded by Farm Bureau
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 »
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill ag programs faces rocky 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 »
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