New York set to lower overtime threshold to 40 hours
On Jan. 28, New York’s Farm Laborers Wage Board decided to lower the state overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60
H-2A workers must be vaccinated before they arrive
No more vaccinating H-2A employees after they arrive for work in the United States. The federal Department of Homeland Security’s
Codling Moth Summit online Feb. 24
Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the Codling Moth Summit on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 8 a.m.
California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre to step down
John Aguirre The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced in a news release the planned departure of its president,
Researchers continue blueberry pollination survey
Researchers are continuing to survey blueberry growers about pollination methods as part of a multistate project. “We really want to
U.S. raises H-2B cap
The U.S. government has raised the cap on H-2B visas, which may free up more foreign guest workers for tree
Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming
Editor's note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the SugarBee apple. Chelan Fruit Cooperative,
USApple announces new young leader program
The U.S. Apple Association has launched a new emerging leader program, called NextGen Apple Fellowship. The program will provide eight
Pennsylvania hosting February IFTA conference
The International Fruit Tree Association will hold its 65th Annual Conference and Tours Feb. 12–15 at the Hershey Lodge in
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund deadline Jan. 31
Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from Washington farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects that will improve the economic