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Federal court stays nationwide enforcement of labor rules, Sustainable packaging lab supported by USDA grant and other stories in this week's news.



December 9, 2024


 
  AgTech partnership to help water sustainability

An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.



 
 
  USDA awards $5 million to support sustainable packaging lab for fresh produce

The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab.



 
 
 
  Georgia officials detect invasive spotted lanternfly

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects many tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia.



 
 
  New York Produce Show to host Produce Distributors Association meeting

New York Produce Show to host Produce Distributors Association annual meeting



 
 
  Federal Court Grants Nationwide Stay of Enforcement of Labor Rules

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is a plaintiff in a federal court case that granted a nationwide stay of labor rules enforcement.



 
 
  Certifiers among those affected by new California organic rules

New federal rules meant to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the integrity of the national organic label. But the rules have also brought unintended consequences as smaller operations struggle to keep up with the new requirements.



 
 
 
 
 
 

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