Crop Production

NCAE celebrates 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. more »

Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule

The H-2A worker protection rule has been suspended. Read more about the Labor Department's halting the contested rule. more »

Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids

Farmworker raids are stirring backlash from ag leaders and raising food supply fears. See how policy shifts are impacting U.S. agriculture. more »

Labor logistics present complicated puzzle

H-2A reform could stabilize ag labor amid enforcement crackdowns and rising costs. Discover what's at stake amid ongoing policy shifts. ... more »

Plummeting pollinator population

Record U.S. bee losses threaten almond pollination. Learn what’s being done to protect colonies and stabilize crops. ... more »

2025 Pest and Disease Survey Report

From navel orangeworm to blight, discover which threats dominate orchards in 2025 and how growers are responding. Get the full report now. ... more »

From orchards to opportunity: Building Maisie Jane’s from the ground up

Maisie Jane Hurtado built her namesake California Sunshine Products brand from the ground up. See how she found success on her almond farm. ... more »

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. more »