Category: crop-production
Charles Hall, GFVGA leader, dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.
Farmworkers sought for Farmworker of the Year honors
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables.
Funding, caps increased for new USDA specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
WAFLA changes name to Worker and Farmer Labor Association
WAFLA is altering its name.
Mississippi court blocks nationwide H-2A worker protection rule
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
New CEO named at labor supplier
másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June.
Georgia’s AEWR rate expected to increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).
International Fresh Produce Association reacts to presidential election
Following the Nov. 5 U.S. election results, which will return former President Donald Trump to the White House and reshape the 119th Congress, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns issued a statement.
President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump.
NCAE lawsuit on farm labor rule gains court hearing
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations.
USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The USDA isn’t expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike.
Ag labor groups legally oppose H-2A regulations
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), North Carolina Growers Association, Agricultural Workforce Management Association, USA Farmers, the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), and several individual farmers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to protect America’s family farmers from the department’s recently issued H-2A regulations, which have already been enjoined throughout much of the country.
Farm Bureau queries presidential candidates on farm policies
For more than 40 years, Farm Bureau has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues likely to impact and affect farmers and ranchers and rural communities in the next 4 years.