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Judge’s ruling delays New York farm labor law enactment

A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York state from enforcing parts of a landmark farm labor law that was due to go into effect Jan. 1. According to a Jan. 2 report by Syracuse.com, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo in Buffalo is... more

Watermelon powder found healthy in mice study

Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according to a new Oregon State University study. The study is published in the Journal of Nutrition. A ... more

14M pounds of celery sold week of the big game

Football season is crunch time for consumers – with celery selling exceptionally well. “Purchase data has shown us that nearly 14 million pounds of celery is sold during the week of the big game,” said Dan Duda, president of Duda Farm Fresh ... more

Ag employers urge lower Adverse Effect Wage Rate

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition sent a letter to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2 urging action on H-2A and other labor matters, including a reduction in the impact of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate on agricultural employers.

Honeybee-eating wasps invade Washington state

Asian giant hornets feed on insects and are of particular concern to beekeepers because they are capable of quickly destroying honeybee hives.

Organic weed control a topic at Practical Farmers of Iowa event

The Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Annual Conference, "Reclaiming Resilience," scheduled for Jan. 16-18, will feature a short course on organic weed control. For experienced farmers and newcomers alike, managing weeds is one of the biggest produc... more

Marketing tips to be shared by equipment manufacturers, agri-marketers

With the ag economy entering a new era of uncertainty, getting multi-location dealers and retailers, as well as small to medium-sized manufacturers to punch above their weight class in the marketing space is key to survival. That’s why the Assoc... more