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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. On Nov. 25, ... more »
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide wins innovation recognition
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has won Crop Protection Solution of the Year in the fifth annual Global Awards program conducted by AgTe... more »
Ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to f... more »
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 o... more »
Trump policy aide nominated for Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump, has been tapped to head the U.S. Department... more »
Farm Bureau report: Thanksgiving dinner cost declines
It’s going to cost less this year to cook a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 39th annual... more »
Georgia’s AEWR rate expected to increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). On Nov. 20, the Department of Labor ann... more »
Farm Bureau leader comments on farm bill text release
With the clock ticking on legislative action on the 2024 farm bill, the head of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has commented comments on r... more »
USDA releases $2 billion to help specialty crops growers in disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of... more »
Georgia hurricane relief program started
Applications are open for Georgia growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The Weathered But Strong fund aims to provide critical financial assistance to t... more »
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. Th... more »
Thanksgiving vegetable lineup to feature higher prices in 2024
Lower-than-usual supply means consumers may be paying more for organic celery and other favorite November ingredients—with a few ‘sweet’ excepti... more »
