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Farm groups react to DOL H-2A final rule suspension

Produce and farm industry grower groups are responding to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) suspending enforcement of a farmworker protection rule. On June 20, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division suspended the “Improving Protections... more »

NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) extended an offer and encouraged the Trump administration to collaborate with the agricultural community. In a letter, the organization wants to work with the new administration to develop... more »

UPDATED: Trump comments on ag workers

In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid targeting farm workers. Immigration raids are drawing protests in major U.S. cities... more »

Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliation package that dials back some House-approved changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The... more »

Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency

Five states and 30 grower and produce organizations have organized to press the USDA on how it calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), which determines minimum wages under the H-2A agricultural guest-worker program. The... more »

Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers

Bipartisan legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland and would establish a pilot program with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The New Producer... more »

Cucumbers, fruits among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs

Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits, are among U.S. goods targeted in the first phase of retaliatory tariffs announced March 4 by Canada. Canada’s Department of Finance announced 25% tariffs on a list... more »

IFPA Policy Retreat prepares industry advocacy for 2025 challenges

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened a Policy Retreat this month, gathering members of its U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee to lay the groundwork for its 2025 advocacy efforts. The event,... more »

NCAE applauds rejection of Chevron Doctrine

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo has been met with enthusiastic approval by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE). The ruling,... more »

SCFBA releases statement on US House committee passage of Farm Bill

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) released a statement following the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s passage of the farm bill:  “We thank Chairman Thompson and his staff for including so many investments for specialty... more »

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