Labor
New NuPlant plant tissue culture propagation system released
NuPlant is introducing SmartClone, an advanced plant tissue culture propagation system designed to rapidly deliver significantly improved plants from breeding programs for multiple species, according to a news release. SmartClone uses precision robotics to deliver... more »
EFI verification awarded to first farm labor contractor
AgSocio, an agricultural labor and service provider operating in California and Arizona, is the first company to complete an initial verification of Equitable Food Initiative’s (EFI) farm labor contractor (FLC) standards, as part of a... more »
IFTA conference early registration deadline approaching
The deadline is nearing for early discounts at the International Fruit Tree Association’s Annual Conference and Tour. The event, scheduled for Feb. 12-15 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, includes two full... more »
Colorado farms can receive funding for harvest interns
Funding is available to Colorado ag businesses seeking interns for the 2023 growing season. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s (CDA) Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) is accepting applications from businesses looking to hire interns for... more »
New automated beneficials dispenser at Biobest
Biological control and pollination products provider Biobest has introduced an automated beneficials dispenser that can help control pests such as mites. Biobest has introduced an automated beneficials dispenser that can help... more »
H-2A, ag labor reform efforts die in Congress
A push by ag and business groups to pass immigration and labor reforms failed in late December, despite 11th-hour maneuvering to attach it to a massive omnibus bill. Legislators approved an omnibus appropriations bill that... more »
New California laws affect ag
A handful of new California laws are expected to affect the Golden State's farm operations and agricultural production in the state. The new policies, , which went into effect New Year’s Day, relate to a... more »
For 2022, EFI sees expanding operations
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) experienced a year of growth in 2022 through new partnerships and tools to transform the produce industry and improve the lives of farmworkers. In a news release, EFI, the workforce... more »
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