Skip To Main Content
Matthew J. Grassi on Muck Rack

Matthew J. Grassi

Verified
Euclid
As seen in: Farm Journal Media, Great American Media Services, NewsBreak, Dronelife, AgWeb, Farm Journal Magazine, Grow Getters, Growing Produce, The Packer, Dairy Herd Management, The Scoop, Drovers and
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work. Claim your profile

Get in touch with Matthew J.

Contact Matthew J., search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Is this you?

As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile

Articles

2026 FGN Labor Survey: Growers turn to H-2A, automation to fill workforce gaps

|
By Matthew J. Grassi Verified
| Vegetable Growers News Verified
Key takeaways Nearly half of surveyed growers reported labor shortages during the 2025 season. Labor costs increased or remained the same for 96% of respondents. Forty-one percent of respondents used H-2A workers in 2025. Mexico accounted for an estimated 81% of H-2A workers among survey respondents. Harvest automation ranked as the highest-priority technology investment. Most growers remain highly concerned about labor availability over the next three to five years.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

2026 FGN Labor Survey: Growers turn to H-2A, automation to fill workforce gaps

|
By Matthew J. Grassi Verified
| Fruit Growers News Verified
Key takeaways Nearly half of surveyed growers reported labor shortages during the 2025 season. Labor costs increased or remained the same for 96% of respondents. Forty-one percent of respondents used H-2A workers in 2025. Mexico accounted for an estimated 81% of H-2A workers among survey respondents. Harvest automation ranked as the highest-priority technology investment. Most growers remain highly concerned about labor availability over the next three to five years.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

Q&A: IPM expert explains the Spotted Lanternfly risk to fruit growers

|
By Matthew J. Grassi Verified
| Fruit Growers News Verified
Key takeaways Spotted lanternfly has not established a reproducing population in California. The insect has been intercepted in shipments entering the West Coast. More than 100 plant species have been identified as susceptible. Grapevines and tree of heaven are the only documented hosts killed by feeding. Adult lanternflies migrate into vineyards before harvest, complicating pesticide use.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 1,203 articles