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NCAE calls proposed H-2A changes ‘disconnected from reality’

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) says wording used in a Department of Labor proposal to change H-2A temporary ag labor visa rules is "blatant vitriol" targeted at farmers forced to use the program to secure workers. The DOL's ... more


Michael Larose of BioSafe Systems dies

Michael Joseph Larose, of BioSafe Systems LLC, has died.


FarmHer women in ag event planned

FarmHer is scheduling a women in ag summit designed to empower and impact women in agriculture.


Michigan Vegetable Council seeks disaster declaration for summer flooding

The Michigan Vegetable Council is seeking disaster area designations for three counties following substantial losses during summer flooding this summer. The council supports the designation for Lapeer, Macomb and Monroe counties, which could lead ... more


Parasitic weeds threaten California processing tomatoes

From the sky, in laboratories and underground, University of California, Davis, researchers are working to detect, manage and fight a parasitic weed threatening the state’s processing tomato industry.


Irrigation Show to focus on ag insights, innovation

Ag irrigation insights and technology to conserve water are set to be on display at a major irrigation show. 


LGMA adopts Western Growers’ food safety data sharing initiative

Members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) plan to adopt Western Growers' proprietary GreenLink data sharing platform to collect and analyze food safety data. The landmark movement towards industry cohesion means the leafy g... more


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