agriculture
UK agritech investor acquires crop management and sprout control company
Produce Investments (PI), a U.K.-based investment company focused on potato growing, crop storage and agritech innovation, has acquired fixed crop man... READ MORE »
Turner named honorary member of Michigan agriscience educators group
Kelly Turner, executive director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC), has been named a 2025 honorary member of the Michigan Association ... READ MORE »
Coalition calls for permanent labor wage rate reform
Dozens of farm and agribusiness groups are calling for permanent labor wage rate reform to address a "broken" system. As Congress moves to end the... READ MORE »
US trade deficit likely to worsen, study finds
A growing U.S. trade deficit will worsen in coming years as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent study. Shifting globa... READ MORE »
Experienced industry advocate selected to lead NCAE
An industry professional experienced in government relations and agricultural labor issues has been named the new president and CEO of the National Co... READ MORE »
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural ind... READ MORE »
Acquisitions expand Tessenderlo Kerley’s soil fumigation portfolio
Tessenderlo Kerley has expanded its soil fumigation portfolio by acquiring Eastman’s U.S. and Canadian metam fumigant labels. The company acquire... READ MORE »
New guidelines revise H-2A filings, AEWR rates
A final rule announced Oct. 2 by the Department of Homeland Security aims to streamline the filing process for certain temporary agricultural worker p... READ MORE »
Corteva: Split of crop protection, seed businesses will aid growers
A planned split of its crop protection and seed businesses will allow Corteva to focus more directly on farmers' needs, the company says. The separ... READ MORE »
USDA announces disaster relief to 2 Southern states
Georgia will receive more than $531 million in congressionally mandated assistance through a block grant agreement to help producers recover from Hurr... READ MORE »
