Crop Production

Early registration closing for Southeast regional fruit, vegetable conference

Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The Jan. 9-11 conference returns to the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. The show is bil... more »

Mississippi court blocks nationwide H-2A worker protection rule 

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 p... more »

Labor supplier names new CEO

másLabor, a leading 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 compreh... more »

Georgia AEWR rate expected to increase 9%

Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). On Nov. 20, the Department of Labor announced findings from the latest farm labor survey.... more »

Ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections

A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. U.S. District Judge Danny Ree... more »

Regenerative practices have yielded Unruh Walnut Farms big dividends in chemical savings

Unruh Walnut Farms transitioned to regenerative farming practices years ago. Learn how this move has paid big dividends in chemical savings. ... more »

Georgia agriculture struggles in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated the agriculture industry in the Southeast. Read how thousands of farm families in Georgia are trying to recover. ... more »

2024 National Nut Grower Labor Survey Report

National Nut Grower surveyed tree nut growers on a variety of labor topics. See their feedback on automation, wage requirements and more. ... more »