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Charges brought in forced labor of Mexican agricultural H-2A workers’ case

A woman in Florida pleaded guilty on April 6 to a federal racketeering conspiracy that victimized Mexican agricultural workers admitted into the United States under the H-2A temporary visa program. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the... more

Weed science webinar series offered

The USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Weed Science Society of America are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Presentations are being given by ARS weed science research experts. The webinars will occur every Tuesday fro... more

Reducing tillage on small farms: mulch-based systems

This past year, I attended several talks where small growers were using practices where little, or no tillage was done. This eliminated or reduced the need for power equipment. In these growing systems, permanent growing areas are created, and crops... more

‘Mitigating Heat Stress and Increasing Productivity’ webinar set by NCAE

The National Council of Agricultural Employers has announced the next installment of its educational webinar series, “Mitigating Heat Stress and Increasing Productivity.” “In anticipation of climbing temperatures later this spring and into ... more

Growers impacted by freezes could get legislative help

U.S. Representatives Greg Steube, R-Fla., and Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced April 11 The Temperature Endorsement for Multi-Peril Policies (TEMP) Act that would protect farmers impacted by crop-damaging freezes. Rep. Steube proposed this legisla... more

Structure fire in Salinas, California, brings Taylor Farms’ response

On on Wednesday, April 13, a structure fire significantly damaged Taylor Farms’ California Foodservice production facility in Salinas, California. According to reports, all individuals present at the facility were safely evacuated and all shelter ... more

Germains Seed Technology adds Handell Larco as key account manager

Gilroy, California-based Germains Seed Technology, North America, has added Handell Larco as key account manager. Larco brings over 15 years of experience working with vegetable and berry industries throughout California, Arizona, and the Pacific No... more