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Irrigation efficiencies to benefit from AgTech partnership

An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally. Almanac's partnership with WiseConn is designed to integrate smart irrigation solutions into Almanac's platform to help opt... more

Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research

Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). One of ... more

IFPA’s “Force for Fresh” Atlanta global produce show

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently concluded its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what's being described as a transformative three days for fresh produce and floral. The Oct. 17-19 event amassed over 3,000 buye... more

New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant

A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive ... more

Ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections

A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves’ ruling extends the injunction to four addit... more

USApple plaintiff in federal case granting nationwide labor rules enforcement stay

As one of the plaintiffs in a federal court case that granted a nationwide stay of enforcement of labor rules, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is commenting on the ruling. On Nov. 25, a federal district court in Mississippi found the U.S. Dep... more

másLabor names new CEO

másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June. másLabor provides comprehensive H-2A and H-2B visa services to employers. ... more