Management
MSU researcher studies labor shortages in agriculture
Michigan State University agricultural economist Zach Rutledge has received a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to examine labor challenges in the U.S. agricultural sector and potential... 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 »
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 »
Court grants partial injunction against agricultural labor rule
A U.S. District Court in Kentucky has issued a partial injunction blocking key provisions of a U.S. Department of Labor rule aimed at improving protections for temporary agricultural workers. The National Council of Agricultural Employers... more »
How are you maximizing greenhouse production space?
During the hustle of the spring season, many ornamental growers feel the pressure of tight spaces during crop production and staging. For some growers, the idea of building or leasing additional growing structures may not... more »
UNH Cooperative Extension offers New England growers educational events, resources
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is hosting several upcoming events. Plus, it is offering resources for New England’s vegetable, fruit and greenhouse growers. From participating in surveys to attending regional conferences and webinars, there... more »
USDA issues disaster relief payments to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is distributing more than $235 million in disaster relief payments to farmers and livestock producers impacted by natural disasters. Payments include $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida... more »
Almanac partners with WiseConn to streamline smart irrigation
Almanac has announced a partnership with WiseConn, a move aimed at integrating smart irrigation technology into its agricultural platform. The collaboration allows farmers to optimize water usage through data-driven solutions, improving crop yields and reducing... more »
MSU forms new partnership to bridge research and business
Michigan State University AgBioResearch and three MSU colleges have announced a new partnership aimed at helping scientists turn research into practical solutions for businesses and government. The collaboration involves AgBioResearch, the College of Agriculture and... more »
Hurricane recovery efforts expand to include mental health support
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton across the southeastern U.S., AgriSafe is offering free FarmResponse training to professionals providing counseling services to agricultural communities affected by the storms. The training,... more »
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