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H-2A Minimum Wage for Guest Workers Likely to Rise in Several States

The minimum wage for H-2A guest workers is likely to rise in several states during 2018. The National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) surveys the prevailing wages of field and livestock workers in different regions across the country. The NASS calculations are normally adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor in December as the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for the …

Citrus Congress To Tackle Global Market Challenges
Fruitnet Citrus Congress 2026 will assemble growers, exporters, importers, retailers, breeders, technology providers and other industry specialists to address fresh citrus marketing Nov. 24–25 in Valencia, Spain. At the heart of this year’s program is an international panel bringing together players from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Spain and South Africa. As new suppliers claim a greater […]
Emerging Bacteria Found on Rangpur Limes
Researchers have identified two emerging bacterial species on Rangpur limes in Brazil, highlighting the importance of food-safety practices when citrus is grown near livestock or poultry operations. The researchers investigated three bacterial strains recovered during screening of lactic acid bacteria from Rangpur limes. One strain was identified as Escherichia albertii and two as Kosakonia cowanii. […]