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Michigan ag leaders spearhead H-2A education campaign
Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industry leaders have been working to educate the public and influence federal lawmakers about the burdens increasing Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are having upon the state’s growers. The Protect our... more »
Specialty crop industry braces for policy shifts
As the second Donald Trump presidential administration begins governing, the agriculture community is watching to see how his policies could affect the specialty crop industry. Vegetable Growers News asked industry representatives to consider what the... more »
Labor forum highlights 2024, future successes
That’s a wrap! The 11th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum held at the beautiful M Resort near Las Vegas is in the books and will be remembered for many things. Once again, the event sold... more »
Senate confirms Rollins as new USDA leader
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brooke Rollins, a Texas lawyer who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administration, as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins is a conservative legal activist and public... more »
Trump ag cabinet nominees could help ag
Out with the old and in with the new. As opposed to some of the new president’s cabinet nominees who have proven to be controversial during the U.S. Senate confirmation process, the ones Donald Trump... more »
Fresh Views: Individuals key to ag advocacy
The importance of having a seat at the table should not be unheeded or undervalued. Remaining diligent in advocating for farmer needs ensures that farmer voices are heard at the local, state and federal levels.... more »
H-2A rule blocked
A U.S. Department of Labor rule preventing agricultural employers from retaliating against migrant workers with H-2A temporary work visas who organize to form labor unions has been halted. The rule, which also protected workers against... more »
NCAE works to secure labor wins for America’s farm families
Instead of being impressed with the Department of Labor’s arguments, the judge appeared distressed. On Nov. 4, a Federal District Court judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky in Lexington heard the challenge brought by... more »
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. On Feb. 4, AFBF president Zippy Duvall commented on the 30-day tariff extension agreement reached... more »
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). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth... more »
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