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- 1Immigration arrests hit apple harvest as longtime worker detained▼Detained worker says he worked for Evans Fruit for 15 years as immigration arrests hit during apple harvest
A farmworker detained in an immigration enforcement action says he had worked for Washington apple grower Evans Fruit for 15 years. The arrest came as immigration raids struck orchards during the apple harvest season, raising concerns among farmworkers and growers about labor shortages and the treatment of long-tenured workers in the industry.
- 2Vermont apple growers turn to precision science against pests▼Vermont apple growers turn to precision science to combat orchard pests
Apple growers in Vermont are adopting precision agriculture techniques to manage orchard pests, according to a regional news report. The story highlights how science-based monitoring and targeted treatments are being used to protect apple crops, reflecting a broader shift among farmers toward data-driven pest control methods.