Regulations
NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule gains court hearing
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Emp... more »
Washington tree fruit group to hold elections
A Washington tree fruit group which represents organic and conventional fruit growers has released names of growers seeking election to the organizati... more »
Certifiers among those affected by new California organic rules
New federal rules meant to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the integrity of the national organic lab... more »
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance urges congressional action
Congressional lawmakers are hearing from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) about the importance of supporting of specialty crop growers in... more »
Experts discuss preparation for FSMA 204 compliance
Produce distributors must act now to meet the new traceability requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 by January 2026, accord... more »
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance available from USDA
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fr... more »
Ag labor groups legally oppose H-2A regulations
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), and several individual farmers have filed a ... more »
Farm Bureau queries presidential candidates on farm policies
For more than 40 years, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues l... more »
