The Department of Labor has issued an interim final rule (IFR) effective on October 2, 2025, revising how hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) are calculated for H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural workers. The new AEWR rule follows the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement of the discontinuation of the Farm…
Click here to read the Lancaster Farming article on the change in NJFB Executive Director, featuring Peter Furey and Liz Thompson.
Click here to read the Lancaster Farming profile story on NJFB President Allen Carter, and his role at Tuckahoe Turf Farms.
STATE FUNDING FOR AG-LETTERS NEEDED: Letters from county boards and individual farmers are welcome to assist the push to pass two priority state funding issues: Rutgers NJAES state budget; SADC annual appropriations. On the former, email/telephone contacts should go to every state senator urging restoration…
So, what are those attractive annuity rates offered by your American National sales agent mentioned in last week’s newsletter. South Jersey general agent Jack Dempsey is providing them … Click here to see what is being offered as of April 23.
The stakes for U.S. agriculture and all farmers from a trade war are huge. Canada, Mexico and China are the destination for more than 50% of U.S. ag exports annually; that market becomes an inviting target for retaliation. The risk of losing customers to competitor…
The following article was provided by American National Insurance Company. As your operation begins to prosper, you may find that you’re no longer confined to just one location. Farmers are spending more time today moving equipment and machinery on public roads to various locations for…
On Tuesday, March 18, US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the release of $10 bil. nationwide for an Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. It will be administered by the Farm Service Agency and is meant to help eligible agriculture producers…
Ownership Information (BOI): FinCEN Halts Enforcement of BOI Compliance On February 27th, FinCEN announced that it will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports…
The threat of immigration enforcement raises concerns among many New Jersey residents who may avoid engaging with local services and businesses out of fear that they could be putting themselves and their family members at risk. Every person who lives in or visits New Jersey…
