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Pallet Logistics of America acquires Pal-Serv

Pallet Logistics of America, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC and an asset-based pallet management services provider, has acquired Pal-Serv, a pallet recycler and logistics provider with pallet management facilities in Dallas,... more


October hired ag workers up 2%; wages rise 5% from 2020

There were 772,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on the Nation's farms and ranches during the week of October 10-16, 2021, up 2% from the October 2020 reference week, according to data released Nov. 24, 2021, by the National Agricultural S... more


Vaccine verification plan in place for Washington state event  

By order of the governor, all attendees 12 years of age and older attending the 2021 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting Dec. 6-8, 2021, at the Yakima Convention Center and Yakima Valley SunDome State Fair Parkwill, need to be veri... more


Proposed rule revises definition of ‘waters of the United States’

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall issued a statement Nov. 18 on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. “AFBF is disappointed EPA is returning to an overly compl... more


Fruit Logistica postponed to April 5-7, 2022

The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic is worsening the situation in many European countries. At the same time, the industry's wish to meet in person remains unwaveringly high. In light of these circumstances, Messe Berlin has decided to postpon... more


USDA funds partnerships focused on underserved producers

The USDA is helping to ensure that underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters have the tools, programs and support they need to succeed in agriculture. On Nov. 24, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will provide approximately $75 milli... more


AgriSafe’s COVID-19 toolkit aims to increase vaccine confidence

Agriculture is known as one of the most dangerous industries in America, and during the COVID- 19 pandemic this industry has been essential in providing food and fiber to the country, despite increased risk of illness for migrant farmworkers and othe... more


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