Legislation
An update on ag labor progress and politics
As the agricultural industry deals with persistent labor challenges, there are two noteworthy updates to share about the latest progress in our nation... more »
New H-2A worker protections will start this year
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include allowing employees to invite labor and legal organ... more »
Joint resolution filed in Florida to create tax exemptions on ag land
In a joint resolution filed by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Senator Jay Collins, and Representative Danny Alvarez, HJR 1251 an... more »
CEA Alliance applauds bipartisan amendment
The CEA Alliance applauded the inclusion of a bipartisan amendment led by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) to restore fu... more »
SCFBA endorses legislation tied to research, nutrition
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of nursery plan... more »
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission recalls cannabis flower
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) issued a product recall for a batch of cannabis flower that tested positive for heavy metals (arsenic... more »