…some concerns. Although there are things the industry would like to change, Hull says the wording in the rules is favorable as the FAA has left some wiggle room. “So…
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
In the agriculture industry we understand the circle of life quite well. The seasons change, the crops are harvested, the animals go to feed the world. And by the next…
Agri View: Vines Controlling Temperature
…temperatures make them a practical means of climate control. Climbing over an arbor, vines give quick shade for patios and other outdoor living spaces. Planted beside a house wall or…
3,000 Fewer Items on Vermont Grocery Store Shelves
Vermont’s GMO labeling law went into effect last Friday and will change what grocery shoppers see in stores across the state. WCAX-TV in Vermont reports that retailers across the state…
California Water Alliance Changes Initiative Plans
There’s a stall in a movement to change California water policy. The California Water Alliance is pulling back its signature gathering campaign in order to change the wording on its…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…every type of habitat, and, in biblical terms, multiplied and filled all the Earth. Much of this success is traced to our ability to solve problems and change habitats to…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
…preempt state laws and make GMO labeling mandatory across the nation. In a test vote last week, senators backed moving ahead with the measure, 68-29. Votes could change when the…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…the change could impact farmers’ bottom lines is among the many questions. The EU does not import large volumes of U.S. corn due to trade barriers related to biotechnology. Overall,…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
…2016, for coverage in calendar year 2017. Farmers already participating in the program can change their coverage level during this three-month enrollment window. Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF…
Food Security
…food security. ERS has transitioned to a new International Food Security Assessment framework that includes information on consumer responsiveness to changes in food prices and incomes. The model projects food…
Drone Data Becomes Cheaper with FAA Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for small drones are out. The rules will become law in August and the biggest change producers should see is a reduced cost for…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…proposed change would better protect aquatic species, including salmon, smelt, and diving ducks, that are dependent on the Bay and Delta ecosystem, from harmful exposure to elevated levels of selenium….
Farming from the Heart- Temple Grandin Stockmanship
…ability to change our industry for the better, and that absolutely nothing can hold you back. Make sure to listen in for our last show of this interview with Temple,…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…are consistent with our state’s climate change reduction goals, ” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. All meetings are open to the public…