DOL Faces Litany of Lawsuits

DOL Faces Litany of Lawsuits

More groups are dog-piling on layers of litigation against the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule on the H-2A program.  ICYMI: The final rule would allow workers to “advocate on behalf of themselves and their coworkers regarding their working conditions...
Something Fowl? Poultry Consumption on the Rise

Something Fowl? Poultry Consumption on the Rise

Chicken consumption is flying high: It’s predicted to increase to 2.5% to 3% in 2024, putting it at historical levels.  Poultry market at a glance. Thanks to the increase in consumption, the market is looking bullish. Due to the rising cost of competing proteins,...
Smart Soil Shows Promise

Smart Soil Shows Promise

Look out, dirt, there’s a new soil in town.  Enter “smart soil,” an engineered soil that “can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients.”...