Sunday’s big game will be the main focus for millions of America’s families, but what they eat during the game will be a close second. The NFL championship represents the second-highest day of food consumption, behind only Thanksgiving. The event offers a snapshot of the…
Did you know that when you join New Jersey Farm Bureau, you automatically become a member of the American Farm Bureau as well? The dedicated staff at AFBF work hard every day to represent agriculture and rural issues in Congress, in the courts and with…
Click here to read AFBF’s most recent Market Intel report on the farm economy and the next Farm Bill. Key Takeaways The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made significant modifications to USDA mandatory farm programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Following these…
The following are some observations from NJFB staff after attending the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, CA. H2A seasonal ag labor users would have been encouraged by numerous mentions during the convention of the attention being given to ag labor reforms. Aside from the win…
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…
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…
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…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC). Applications are due to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) through Jan. 8, 2025. Funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation, MASC was announced in November alongside the $140…
