State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania

Legislative Updates

A summary of important news and political developments affecting the tree fruit industry and agriculture in general, in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Contents of the October 2025 issue:

US Apple Updates

    • Federal Government Shutdown – Impacts on Apple Industry
    • Good News for H-2A Users
    • Traceability Rule Compliance Delayed

Penn State Ag and Law Updates

  • Agricultural Labor : Certain H-2A Applicants Eligible for Interview Waiver October 1, 2025

Other Articles of Interest

  •  AFBF Market Intel- Oct. 7, 2025: Farm Labor Wage Changes Coming to H-2A
  •  Agri-Pulse 10.1.2025
  • Interview Waiver Update September 18, 2025
  • DHS Streamlines the Filing Process for Certain Agricultural Workers