regulations
2025 Ag Labor Survey shows grower worries over AEWR, labor rules
Frustration over how fruit and vegetable growers can afford to pay people to harvest their crops is growing in the nation’s fields, orchards and vin... more »
Industry 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 r... more »
NCAE marks suspension of worker protection rule
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), its members and the agricultural community nationwide are celebrating the suspension of a rule ... more »
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. C... more »
IFPA comments highlight priorities for organic fresh produce sector
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted comments highlighting priorities for the organic fresh produce sector in response to ... more »
Farmer confidence falls due to ag trade uncertainty, policy fears
Record-high concerns about ag trade and farm policies have farmers feeling less optimistic, according to the latest results of Purdue University-CME G... more »
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... more »
Commentary: Women learn ag advocacy from boot camp
When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions? Do you know how to talk about what Farm Bureau is... more »
