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Farm groups push for specialty crop relief in 2026
Farm advocacy groups are ramping up efforts in 2026 to secure additional economic relief for specialty crop growers, including organic producers facin... more »
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
In California, the new year brings several new rules and regulations affecting agricultural operations across the state. According to AgAlert.com r... more »
Organic Trade Association backs Domestic Organic Investment Act to boost U.S. capacity
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is applauding the bipartisan introduction of the Domestic Organic Investment Act (DOIA), legislation aimed at expa... more »
Specialty crop growers disappointed in grower aid package
A $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers announced Dec. 8 includes up to $11 billion for row crops, leaving specialty crop grower advocates disappoi... more »
USDA head Rollins teases farmer aid ‘bridge payments’ announcement
As farmers of all crops grapple with high operating costs and lost trade market access as a result of the ongoing tariff negotiations, USDA secretary ... more »
Lawmakers bring forth specialty crop trade fairness act in U.S. Senate
Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are introducing the Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act in a show of bipartisan support for Am... more »
Ag Labor Review: H-2A wages — market vs. mandate
“The federal government implemented a social program that farmers and ranchers are required to run.” A friend of mine said something like that the... more »
Labor Department to resume processing of H-2A applications
The U.S. Department of Labor will resume processing H-2A and H-2B applications, activity designated essential during the government shutdown. The N... more »
