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New models to its Standard L Series compact tractor line set by Kubota

Kubota Tractor Corp. announced Feb. 15 two new models to its legacy Standard L Series compact tractor line with the addition of the L3302 and the L3902. Kubota’s L Series was the first tractor that enabled Kubota to put down roots in the U.S. ov... more

Biobest, Plant Products announce new partnership

Plant Products, a distributor in plant protection, plant nutrition, seeds, and other innovative growing aids in the North American specialty horticulture and turf markets, and Biobest Group NV, a player in biological control and pollination, jointly ... more

Membership, advocacy bases for produce, floral grows for new IFPA

International Fresh Produce Association officially opened its doors on Jan. 1, 2022 and the association is quickly making its new name known throughout the industry and within influential circles involved in policy making and consumer media. “It... more

Ag labor group meets with Mexican Embassy to discuss vaccinations

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) recently met with officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C., to discuss vaccination issues impacting agricultural workers traveling to the United States. The U.S. Department of Homel... more

Methomyl as a restricted use pesticide classified in Michigan

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell on Feb. 14 issued an order declaring all formulations of the insecticide methomyl as a restricted use pesticide. This action was taken due to a report made to the... more

10 ways to improve guestworker recruitment seen in EFI report

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, recently published findings of an eight-month survey highlighting the challenges Mexi... more

Integration partnership announced between Ceres Imaging, WiseConn

Ceres Imaging, the precision irrigation provider that helps farmers build more profitable and more sustainable operations, announced a new partnership with WiseConn that will allow customers to view data from both the companies side by side on th... more