Category: Regulations
Fresh Views: Individuals key to ag advocacy
American agriculture is at a time of economic uncertainty. Read how individuals are key to agricultural advocacy.
H-2A rule blocked
A judge has blocked a Department of Labor rule. Learn more about the ruling that affects worker retaliation.
NCAE works to secure labor wins for America’s farm families
A Department of Labor’ lawyer’s arguments didn’t impress a judge. Read an inside account of the court hearing.
Farm Bureau encouraged by Mexico tariff delay
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has commented on President Trump’s decision to delay imposition of tariffs on Mexican products.
Controversial filling requirement reinstated
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
USDA increases funding for new specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
USDA appoints members to National Organic Standards Board
Five individuals have been appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
Commentary: Women learn ag advocacy from boot camp
When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions?
Lack of congressional grower aid action alarms Farm Bureau
A lack of congressional action to help farmers is driving the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to call for action.
Court injunction blocks federal rule that could have imprisoned growers
A court injunction has blocked an onerous federal business filing rule that could have sent growers to jail.
Nationwide H-2A worker protection rule overturned by Mississippi court
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Court ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions.
Editor’s letter: Cucumber production methods gain spotlight from farms on TikTok
Cucumber production methods take center stage with Hartung Brothers’ 50th, Great Lakes EXPO insights, and viral TikTok cucumber trends.
Policy aide picked for Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump, has been tapped to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Court rulings highlight challenges with H-2A labor compliance
Learn about court rulings challenging H-2A labor compliance as growers face wage inflation and costly DOL regulations across the U.S.
Farm organization comments on farm bill text release
With the clock ticking on legislative action on the 2024 farm bill, Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan U.S. senator and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee chairwoman, has released the bill’s text.
IFPA responds to presidential election
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives.
President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump.
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).