agriculture
Kentucky judge extends injunction against Labor Department worker protections
A Kentucky judge has joined a Georgia counterpart in ruling that a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to... continue reading »
Texas lawyer, ex-White House aide nominated to lead USDA
Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide and Texas lawyer with agriculture ties, has been nominated by president-elect Donald Trump's pick to head th... continue reading »
Specialty crop growers to get $2 billion boost from USDA
U.S. specialty crop growers will receive help in overcoming recent challenges through a new federal program aimed at maintaining a strong domestic sup... continue reading »
James Beard winner teaming up with CEA company to highlight produce
James Beard Award-winning chef JJ Johnson will collaborate with controlled environment agriculture producer Edible Garden as culinary advisor to furth... continue reading »
Indoor strawberry grower choses Sollum LED lighting system
Indoor strawberry grower Vertiberry has chosen Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Total Controlled Environment Agriculture demonstration fac... continue reading »
Conference focused on sustaining family farms set for February
A three-day conference is expected to draw more than 1,000 farmers, ranchers, producers and advocates to Atlanta in February. SOWTH 2025, set for F... continue reading »
Applications for federal disaster assistance now being accepted in Florida
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) began accepting applications on Oct. 18 for disaster assistance funding in Florida counties... continue reading »
IFPA welcomes latest Produce Industry Leadership Program class
International Fresh Produce Association’s incoming Produce Industry Leadership Program class features a dozen professionals who will develop career ... continue reading »
SCFBA urges farm bill action in response to letter to congressional leaders
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged farm bill action in a response to a letter from the chairs of the Congressional Specialty Crop Cau... continue reading »
Georgia fruit and vegetable growers begin to assess storm’s impact
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is working to assess the damage. GFVGA staff will begin... continue reading »
