…– retroactive to July 1, 2014 – after protracted labor talks and a nearly four-month work slowdown that harmed U.S. exporters. The U.S. meat and poultry sectors lost an estimated…
U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages
…strong as they once were, according to USW, in part because increased government intervention and limited access to U.S. dollars have forced millers there to make cost a primary buying…
Seed to Table
…all like so much, both in terms of the labor of growing food and the pleasure of eating it. From seed packet to the dinner plate, in less than 60…
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
…development of more cost-effective distillation processes; produce algae for biofuels, limiting abrasive, environmentally damaging fuel harvesting; expand our capacity to supply fresh water, foods, and economic stability to arid communities;…
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
…for the collection and dissemination of information on energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The assessment will also help dairy producers identify potential efficiency gains and cost savings, offering…
California Citrus Challenges: Water Tops HLB
…PRODUCTION COSTS California has production costs of about $3,500 per acre for oranges, $4,500 for lemons and $5,000 for mandarins, Nelsen says. Growers spend much on pesticides for the virtually…
Agri View: Farmers Benefit from Oil Prices
…cost-saving benefits. Low costs together with the likelihood of continued steady demand, reflecting the non-luxury nature of the products in the agri sector, are likely to mean that low oil…
Electronic Bug Trap Reduces Labor
A new electronic bug trap reduces labor and can save a grower in application costs. The trap aims to replace the old sticky traps that are currently used to monitor…
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…Montna described as still “very close” to cost of production. But Rominger said farmers will need “pretty high tonnage to make some money.” Rominger said lower acreage and production may…
Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling
…that might be able to help. Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling As labor issues continue to plague California and the rest of the nation, farmers are looking for more…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…currently participate in CEP, which is now in its second year of nationwide implementation offering nutritious meals at no cost to 8.5 million students. The Administrative Review final rule updates…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…their center pivot-irrigated crops growing on undulating terrain. These practices also cut costs and eliminate considerable labor. Tom Willey of Madera uses compost applications ahead of each of his organic…
Ag Labor and Border Security Require Balanced Approach
For farmers and ranchers, immigration reform must balance agriculture’s need for a dependable supply of agricultural labor with enhanced security at our nation’s border. A new video produced by the…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
…make biogas systems and nutrient recovery technologies eligible for an already-existing 30 percent investment tax credit to cover capital costs. This needed policy change will help dairy farmers to reduce…