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H-2A employers: Review new AEWR wage requirements
Most employers must comply beginning Aug. 3 while employers in certain states covered by a federal court order have until Aug. 17.
NCAE-led coalition files Supreme Court brief challenging Labor Department H-2A enforcement system
Agricultural organizations asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Labor Department H-2A penalties must be decided in independent courts.
80 Acres Farms to cease operations less than a year after Soli Organic merger
80 Acres Farms plans to close after failing to secure capital, leaving the timeline, job impact and future of Infinite Acres unclear.
American Floral Endowment launches memorial tribute for Tom Moeller
The American Floral Endowment established a memorial tribute honoring Tom Moeller, with donations supporting the FTD Fund and floral industry initiatives.
DRP releases final findings on fumigant alternatives study
California released the final report in a state-funded study finding no direct replacement for methyl bromide or MITC fumigants.
University of Florida to offer cuttings and stock plant management course beginning Aug. 17
University of Florida IFAS Extension will offer a four-week online course on cuttings and stock plant management beginning Aug. 17, 2026.
Budget measure includes $12B in relief for farm economy
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
AgroLiquid expands distribution network with new Florida facility
Liquid fertilizer company AgroLiquid has opened a new facility in Florida, expanding its manufacturing and distribution network.
NC State expands research to combat devastating strawberry disease
Researchers say continued collaboration among growers, nurseries, extension specialists and plant breeders is critical to developing effective management strategies for Neo-P.
USDA initiative seeks AI tools to help translate germplasm data
An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools to help translate germplasm data collected by the agency.
Biotalys reports board change and California milestone for EVOCA
Biotalys announced a board transition and said California regulators advanced the review of EVOCA with a public comment period now underway.
PanAmerican Seed breeds first three AAS winners for 2027
All-America Selections announced its first three 2027 National Winners, all bred by PanAmerican Seed.
Vernonia ‘Summer’s Swan Song’ selected as 2027 Perennial Plant of the Year
Perennial Plant Association named Vernonia ‘Summer’s Swan Song’ 2027 Perennial Plant of the Year for its compact habit and pollinator value.
Retailers’ Choice Awards honor 15 products at Cultivate’26
Garden retailers selected 15 award-winning products during the Retailers’ Choice Awards at Cultivate’26, recognizing plants and products.
2026 Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour
Spend a day exploring innovative farm markets and agritourism destinations across West Michigan. Get registered now before spots fill up.
Syngenta uses ATLAS robot to improve tank-mix testing and customer support
Syngenta introduced its ATLAS automation robot to accelerate tank-mix compatibility testing and improve product development and troubleshooting.