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Explore Hands-Free Farming in Upcoming AgTech Webinar

Join AgVoice Cofounder Aaron Gobin this Thursday, as he shares how the company’s agtech allows farmers to work hands-free. The use of AgVoice’s technology can improve productivity and data accuracy, and as a voice-enabled mobile technology, agriculture professionals can capture insights on the go!

Chardae Heim Aug 04 2020 in

Industry Trailblazer Jack Woolf Passes Away at 102

John “Jack” Leroy Woolf Jr., industry pioneer and prominent Fresno-area farmer, has passed away at the age of 102.

Woolf, who launched Woolf Farming Company in 1974, was among the first to plant almonds and pistachios in California’s Fresno County, a leading commodity that generates billions of dollars in revenue for the region every year.

Chardae Heim Aug 04 2020 in Agriculture

USCIS Announces Changes to Visa Petition Fees

On August 3, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Final Rule, which will impact the filing fees for many petitions, including H-2A petitions. Though the standard fee to file for any number of unnamed H-2A workers will decrease, the Rule includes dramatic fee increases for petitions that extend the stay for workers already in the U.S. or transfer to a new H-2A temporary labor certification.

Jason Resnick Aug 04 2020 in

Consult Tax Advisor Prior to Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness

The CARES Act provides for the forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that are used for certain payroll-related costs, or covered expenses, and makes clear that forgiven loans are to be excluded from gross income.

Cory Lunde Aug 04 2020 in Agriculture

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