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NCAE sues to block new labor rule impacting farmers

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Labor’s new rule governing temporary agricultural workers, calling it unconstitutional and... more »

FIRA USA to bring growers, tech leaders to California ag robotics show

The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall. The Oct. 22-24 event, to be in Woodland, California, west of the Sacramento airport, is set to bring 2,500 ... more »

Reinke Manufacturing invests $12 Million in facility modernization

Reinke Manufacturing, an irrigation systems provider, has announced a $12 million investment in modernizing and automating its manufacturing facilities in Deshler, Nebraska. The investment aims to enh... more »

Almond Board prepares for 2024 conference, releases shortened agenda

The Almond Board of California released a short agenda for The Almond Conference 2024, and also shared that hotel rooms for the event are now available. The 2024 Almond Conference will be held ... more »

Nut exports increase in shadow of U.S. ag export deficit

Nuts are helping balance losses in other ag export sectors in the expanding overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers show how the tree nut sector a... more »

North Carolina research projects receives funding

Nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million have been awarded to North Carolina State University (NCSU). The projects selected are focused on helping specialty crop grower... more »

National Plant Board honors Georgia Plant Protection Division

Georgia's Plant Protection Division has won national honors from a nationwide plant protection board. The National Plant Board (NPB) bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the G... more »