Grower News
Mississippi court enjoins H-2A worker protection rule nationwide
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. A preliminary injunction... more »
Court halts parts of new H-2A labor rule
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has paused enforcement of certain provisions in the Department of Labor’s amended H-2A Farmworker Protection Rule, following a lawsuit filed by AmericanHort and co-plaintiffs. The... more »
Source.ag launches harvest data API for growers
Source.ag has introduced the Source API for Harvest, designed to streamline data sharing among vegetable growers, cooperatives and sales organizations. The tool provides real-time harvest data, improving collaboration and decision-making across the horticulture industry. The... more »
California proposes new regulations on pesticide to protect worker health
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), in partnership with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), has introduced new regulations aimed at reducing the risk of exposure to 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D), a widely used... more »
Harnois and Dubois partner for crop solutions
Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a partnership to provide comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry growers in Canada and the U.S. The collaboration integrates Harnois’ high tunnel greenhouses with Dubois’ custom irrigation systems... more »
USDA introduces new programs to support specialty crop growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced two new programs aimed at assisting specialty crop producers impacted by severe weather and market challenges. The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative will allocate $2 billion... more »
Young floral professionals to gather in Dallas for Next Gen LIVE!
The Society of American Florists (SAF) will host its 4th annual Next Gen LIVE! conference in Dallas from Feb. 23-25, 2025, offering young professionals in the floral industry opportunities to build skills, gain insights and... more »
New CEO named at labor supplier
MásLabor, a labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June. MásLabor provides comprehensive H-2A and H-2B visa services to... more »
HRI names 2024 Bigelow scholarship recipient
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has named Dante Filadoro as the 2024 recipient of the Timothy S. and Palmer W. "Bill" Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship. The scholarship, established in 1988 by the Bigelow family, supports students... more »
Bloomin’ Easy app offers easy gardening solutions
Bloomin’ Easy has introduced Care+, an app designed to simplify gardening for young homeowners and beginners. The app provides users with personalized care reminders and how-to videos, offering a straightforward approach to maintaining plants and... more »
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