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USDA takes ‘bold action’ to ban Chinese farmland ownership, elevate farm security
The USDA has unveiled a bold plan to ban Chinese farmland ownership and boost food security. See how the move impacts U.S. agriculture.
Enza Zaden releases lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance
Enza Zaden has released lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance.Read more about how the varieties can help combat downy mildew.
USHBC surveying industry members
The USHBC wants to know what its members think. Read more about the survey that seeks blueberry industry stakeholder input.
Farm groups react to DOL H-2A final rule suspension
The DOL has suspended an H-2A worker protection rule. Read how industry groups are reacting to the change.
Labor Department suspends H-2A worker protection rule
The H-2A worker protection rule has been suspended. Read more about the Labor Department’s halting the contested H-2A worker protection rule.
NCAE celebrates suspension of worker protection rule
The DOL has suspended a key worker protection rule. Learn what an ag labor employers’ group thinks about the suspension.
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination
NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag
NCAE works with Trump officials on farm labor solutions. Learn what the group is doing to shape ag workforce policy.
UPDATED: Trump comments on ag workers
Industry welcomes comments that seem to suggest support for changes in immigration action to avoid target ag workers. Read what the president is proposing.
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released legislative budget text. Find out what’s proposed for specialty crops.
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
Onion, vegetable growers appointed to Farm Service agencies
The USDA has named Farm Service Agency directors. Read more about the growers named to head Alaska and Pennsylvania FSAs.
Judge sets hearing for AEWR challenge
AEWR faces legal challenge as federal judge sets hearing date. Learn what’s at stake for farmers and ranchers.
NCAE advocates to cut red tape crippling ag
NCAE urges the DOJ to eliminate harmful regulations hurting U.S. agriculture. Learn which rules they say are crushing farmers.
Tariffs struck down by federal court
A federal court struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on U.S. trading partners. Learn more about what could happen next.
Budget bill clears House by one vote, moves to Senate
A massive budget bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning. Find out the next steps and what they mean for agriculture
innov8.ag buys ag labor tracking firm
AgTech company innov8.ag has acquired 2nd Sight Bioscience. Learn how the move will help specialty crop growers improve labor efficiencies.
Young Farmers group condemns House SNAP, ag cuts
The National Young Farmers Coalition is decrying SNAP program cuts. Learn more about the group’s opposition to the proposed farm bill plans.
2025 Michigan asparagus season kicks off with promotions
Asparagus season is now underway. See how the MAAB is encouraging Michigan consumers to add fresh, locally grown asparagus to their meals.
Tariff pause sends stock markets relief, ag impact murky
Markets rise after tariff pause eases tension, but the impact on specialty ag remains uncertain. Get more details on the trade shifts now.