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The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Mestizos Group LLC (Mestizos) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The increase is largely driven by higher imports of horticultural products, sugar and tropical products, and grain and feed products, as well as a strong dollar.

The Hayward, Calif.-based company’s commercial robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) services a variety of specialty crops on thousands of acres with orders pending for tens of thousands of additional acres.

Christmas will be here soon — as will the rush of customer traffic, says columnist Armand Lobato. Are you ready for it?

University of Florida researchers have found UV light to be an effective physical control for the two-spotted spider mites that have preyed on Florida’s winter strawberry crops.

Listen to the podcast chat: A large grocery wholesaler is partnering with a vertical farm company to grow greens on the premises of its distribution centers — improving faster, fresher access to retailers.

Pelosi said the House this week will “take up a bill adopting the tentative agreement—with no poison pills or changes to the negotiated terms—and send it to the Senate.” Some industry leaders feel it will pass.

Activities will include in-person events and online experiences.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers has filed a legal challenge to a new H-2A Program Rule that is set to take effect on Nov. 30.