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USDA launches new tool to support specialty crop exports
A new resource from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) aims to help American fruit, vegetable and nut exporters navigate global pesticide... more »
NCAE marks 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 ... more »
Labor Department suspends contested 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. C... more »
“Blueberry Boost Accelerator” to launch berry product innovation
The world of blueberries will soon meet the tech world in an effort to boost blueberry’s presence amongst consumers. The U.S. Highbush Blueberry ... more »
Webinar to help organic growers integrate crops and livestock
Organic growers interested in integrating livestock into their operations are invited to join an upcoming educational session focused on crop-livestoc... more »
NPC welcomes Trump comments addressing agricultural workers
In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... more »
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliatio... more »
Spring 2025 issue highlights: Farm market data, mentorship and labor policy
The Spring 2025 issue of Organic Grower brings together practical advice, an in-depth grower profile and analysis of critical labor challenges. From c... more »
Webinar to highlight organic research on soil health, pest management
A free webinar will spotlight the latest research in organic agriculture with a focus on conservation practices aligned with the USDA’s Natural Reso... more »
USApple report shows apple holdings continue falling
U.S. apple storage numbers continue their seasonal declines. The national volume, however, is higher than the five-year average for the month, accordi... more »
Coalition seeks transparency in AEWR calculation process
Five states and 30 grower and produce organizations have organized to press the USDA on how it calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), which d... more »
Study evaluates organic weed control in California
The Rodale Institute’s California Organic Center is exploring the use of cover crops and roller crimper technology as an alternative to tillage and ... more »
