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More than 60 specialty crop organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders highlighting efforts by growers and other agricultural employers to protect their labor force during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The value of strong relationships between farmworkers and management has never been greater, Peter O’Driscoll and Vic Smith believe.

From salads to mangoes and broccoli rabe, produce companies are stressing the need to eat healthfully during the pandemic.

Equitable Food Initiative, Washington, D.C., has promoted Kenton Harmer to a new position at the organization, managing director.

More than 235 employees of Dole’s salad processing plant in Springfield, Ohio, tested positive for COVID-19.

President Trump’s latest move to extend the suspension of certain visas through the end of the year won’t affect the H-2A guest agricultural worker program, Richard Owen says.

Companies, trade associations and other groups continue to offer help during the COVID-19 crisis, whether it’s a program to help feed people in an uncertain economic period or helping farmworkers stay safe.

As fall apple season gears up in the orchards and packing houses, growers, shippers and marketers are concerned about the domino effects of the coronavirus on employees and productivity.

Growing sweet potatoes is a labor-intensive business

Labor is a top concern when it comes to the effects of the new coronavirus on Georgia’s produce industry — besides worker safety and customer demand.