Category: legislation
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
NCAE urges agencies to cut costly ag labor rules like AEWR and worker access regs. Learn what’s at stake and how reform would help growers.
USDA ending Regional Food Business Centers program
The USDA is ending its Regional Food Business Centers program. Learn how this move impacts support for small farms and local food systems.
Legislation would provide path to legal status for certain immigrants
The proposed Dignity Act of 2025 would offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants. Learn about what’s at stake for ag labor.
USDA opens $16 billion in disaster aid for farmers
Farmers with 2023–24 crop losses can apply for disaster aid through the USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Get more details now.
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.
Soaring AEWR costs: Adverse Effect Wage Rates harming growers
Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are exploding. Read how the increases are harming growers and what states have the highest rates.
Industry 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.
NCAE marks suspension of worker protection rule
NCAE weighs in on worker protection rule suspension. See why ag labor employers are raising concerns and what could come next.
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.
Ag Labor Review: Trump administration teases ag worker solution
Trump signals ag labor fix through self-deportation and reentry idea. Read Michael Marsh’s column to see how it could impact the workforce.
Coalition seeks transparency in AEWR calculation process
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
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.
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
A federal court struck down tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners by the Trump administration. Learn more about what could happen next.
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.
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.
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill faces backlash over SNAP cuts
Controversial SNAP cuts tied to a $60B farm bill proposal spark bipartisan pushback. Learn what’s at stake for agriculture and nutrition.