Labor, legislation, Regulations

Farm worker labor groups sue Trump administration to reverse H-2A wage cuts

The United Farm Workers of America (UFWA)and the United Farm Worker Foundation (UFWF) filed a lawsuit behalf of 18 farm workers to reverse the Trump administration’s wage cut rule, according to a ... more »

Apples, Fruits, Midwest

University of Minnesota expands grower access to commercial apple, grape varieties via Superior Fruit Innovations

The University of Minnesota is launching Superior Fruit Innovations (SFI), a new grower-focused apple and grape varieties licensing model, according to a press release issued by the school.  The ... more »

Crop Management, equipment, Technology

AgroFresh announces AI imaging and orchard analytics tie-ups with Aerobotics, Neolithics

AgroFresh Solutions, a post-harvest freshness supplier, is expanding its FreshCloud digital ecosystem through strategic global partnerships with Aerobotics and Neolithics, according to a news release... more »

Crop Management

USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA will offer support to farmers by releasing billions in disaster assistance for producers recovering from natural dis... more »

Labor, Regulations

Federal officials to speak at NCAE’s Ag Labor Forum

Leaders of two federal agencies that affect growers’ labor needs are scheduled to speak at the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum.  U.S. Depar... more »

Blueberries, Fruits, Marketing

USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has named the winners of its first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition. The contest concluded the nine-week Blueberry Boost Accelerator, a pro... more »