Enza Zaden releases lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance
Enza Zaden has released lettuce varieties highly resistant to new downy mildew, a disease that could harm California lettuce production, particularly in the Salinas and Imperial valleys. A newly id... more »Farm groups react to DOL H-2A final rule suspension
Produce and farm industry grower groups are responding to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) suspending enforcement of a farmworker protection rule. On June 20, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Divisi... more »Labor Department suspends H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Components of the rule, “Improving Protections for Work... more »NCAE celebrates suspension of worker protection rule
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), its members and the agricultural community nationwide are celebrating the suspension of a rule that falsely cast shade on America’s agricul... more »EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) celebrated Pollinator Week by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips to raise awareness and assist with suppor... more »UPDATED: Trump comments on ag workers
In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid targeting farm workers. Immigration raids ... more »
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