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NCAE launches search for new president and CEO
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is looking for an ag labor expert to serve as the organization’s new president and CEO.
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national organization warning of more cuts to come. The School Nutrition Association (SNA), a nonprofit wh... more
U.S. growers face mounting labor challenges — share your insights with VGN
Agricultural labor is reaching a critical point, and specialty crop growers are feeling the strain more than ever. As workforce shortages persist and wages continue to rise, growers across the country are grappling with difficult decisions about how ... more
Buddy Leger, national watermelon leader, dies
[caption id="attachment_37094" align="alignright" width="200"] Buddy Leger[/caption] Charles M. “Buddy” Leger, a major U.S. watermelon and pecan grower, has died. He was 92. Leger co-founded Leger & Son, based in Cordele, Georgia. Le... more
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has released its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio. The advancement moves the industry beyond currently available biostimulants. Proven to reliably enhance plant growth and stress... more
Cucumbers, fruits among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs
Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits, are among U.S. goods targeted in the first phase of retaliatory tariffs announced March 4 by Canada. Canada’s Department of Finance announced 25% tariffs on a list of U.S. goods worth $30 billion in a... more
Rural California concerned about deportation efforts
The U.S. Border Patrol’s rounding-up of migrants at border crossings has generated concern from the California Farm Bureau. There are reports of agriculture employees not leaving their homes or sending their children to school, according t... more
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