What does the future of food production look like? That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) recent whitepaper, The Future of Food Production, identifies 13…
Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Awards
…crucial difference in the launch of their farm business. The coalition says some of the most common purchases include beekeeping equipment, fencing, tractor implements and similar items. For a full…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…from being imposed by intermodal marine equipment providers. The bill, AB 2406, is being supported by groups including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Citrus Mutual, and the Specialty…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the concern for electricity required for electric equipment, modes of action helping to…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
…of good stewardship. Garcia said there are a variety of considerations for keeping applicators safe when out on the farm. “Looking at everything from personal protective equipment, proper use when…
Finding Trends in Food Production
Finding trends in food production. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released The Future of Food Production, a whitepaper detailing the drivers…
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
…and what is needed moving forward. “We need a meeting with carriers. We need to identify and negotiate what it’s going to take to make containers and equipment available and…
Emphasizing the Need to Call 811 before Digging
…petroleum products that are considered hazardous materials by the federal government. Driving heavy equipment over pipelines and underground utility lines can impact them. When the one call system is utilized…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…and sanitary waste disposal services. Funds also will purchase emergency response equipment to help communities be better prepared and more resilient in the face of disaster. For example, in Puerto…
Growing Matters: IPM Essential for Pollinator Protection
…basics of calibrating sprayers, making sure your equipment’s maintained, and making sure that application gets onto the crop.” Listen to Taylor’s full interview. This was a message from the BeSure…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…with equipment they would encounter in the industry. “We’ve brought in donated almond, walnut, pecan, and pistachio processing equipment and we’ve set it up in a small-scale lab to allow…
Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Meat Processing Grants
…intended to expand overall processing capacity. Eligible activities include the building of new facilities or updating and expanding existing ones, modernizing equipment, offsetting costs associated with becoming an inspected facility,…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…and construction equipment industries, growth is still expected (albeit at a slower rate than in recent months). Ag and Construction Equipment Market Outlooks For the construction equipment market: Construction industry…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…affecting a multitude of devices and equipment. Lawmakers and agricultural groups have also been engaging in efforts to eliminate some of the barriers to repairing equipment. U.S. Senator Jon Tester…