Federal government finalizes streamlined H-2A rules
After more than a year of discussions, the U.S. Department of Labor has revised H-2A rules that aim to streamline
Ag groups appeal Washington’s extension of COVID-19 rules
Groups that represent agricultural employers are appealing Washington’s extension of emergency rules designed to protect workers from the spread of
Pandemic brings loads to bear with trucking rate
Hort Show speaker: Pandemic pushes already high shipping costs higher.
Federal funding bill aids fruit industry
The recently passed legislation that funds the federal government contains a couple of nuggets that will benefit the tree fruit
Internet matching investors with growers
‘Internet syndicators’: Web portals are linking investors with growers.
The viral toll
Accounting for the costs of the deadly and disruptive coronavirus pandemic.
EEOC says employers may mandate the COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer workers move the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine into cold transport containers before it is distributed from Puurs, Belgium, in December.
Sweet cherry harvester not forgotten
Researchers say they haven't given up, and the mechanical sweet cherry harvester may be due for a comeback.
Robotic pickers progress through pandemic
Companies continue to improve automated harvest machines.
Cooperate to co-innovate
Robotics developer asks growers to take active role in ushering in new technology.