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Webinar about COVID-19 disruptions to food supply chains scheduled
A multi-region, multi-institution research and outreach team investigating the impact of COVID-19 on food and agricultural systems will host a free webinar those engaged in the food supply chain at any level. The webinar will be held at 2 p.m. EST... more
Fusionware ‘no-touch’ system addresses COVID-19 challenges
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is the kind of “black swan” event that is disrupting countless aspects of business and life around the world, and the produce supply chain is not exempt. According to a news release, the Fusionware team wanted to fin... more
GAO: More info needed to protect workers from pesticide exposure
Farmworkers exposed to agricultural pesticides need additional information on how to protect themselves, according to the Government Accountability Office. According to a news release, since 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had ... more
Funding for ag labor and wildfire research included in grant program
Two new projects designed and led by University of California Merced researchers will address challenges facing many Californians – wildfire recovery and agricultural labor – but will also have global reach. Both are funded through the Univers... more
DOL issues final rule to modernize H-2A temporary ag labor certification program
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Jan. 15 a final rule that modernizes the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. According to a news release, the Department’s Employment and Training Administration, and Wage and Hour Divi... more
Keynote speakers for CFVGA’s annual conference set; registration begins
Kimbal Musk, chef, restauranteur, philanthropist and “real food” entrepreneur will open the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s seventh Annual Conference the morning of Feb. 17. Participants can expect an informal keynote ad... more
John Deere releases significant enhancements for its Operations Center
To meet the constantly changing demands of the business of farming, John Deere has improved the look, feel and navigation features of its popular cloud-based system – Operations Center – to bring new levels of clarity and organization to farm dat... more
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