…as those administered by the San Joaquin Valley Air District. “They do zero-based budgeting. In other words, if they have to increase the cost on one program, they look at…
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
…give an overview of the DiMuto trials taking place all over the world. Technology is not just a business cost, they say, but a way to stay competitive in the…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…really key technological solutions that are going to solve really big problems including labor challenges. But also helping deliver more precise chemicals and water and other inputs into the crop…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…as a cooperative effort between ABC, Tule, WiseConn, and Jain Irrigation. ABC staff will be providing information about distribution uniformity and the cost of system leaks, while WiseConn representatives will…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…producers in navigating changes in milk and feed costs. Dairy producers will have until December 9 to enroll in 2023 coverage. Producers have the ability to use the online decision…
Rail Strike Concerns Renewed After Union Rejects Contract
…be possible and has the potential to cost the U.S. economy up to $2 billion per day. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
…to be proactive with trying things,” he said, noting that the pressures of labor, irrigation and crop protection lead him to always explore new technologies in his operations. The front…
Mushrooms Gaining Popularity
…chain problems and labor shortages are major challenges for this market. This labor shortage existed prior to 2020, which the pandemic shutdown has compounded. The US food supply chain challenges…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the Labor Department tightening H-2A rules, new prune varieties showing economic benefits and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an upcoming low-cost food safety training opportunity, considerations and challenges for going organic…
Turkeys May Cost More This Thanksgiving
…is important to understand that farmers aren’t profiting from record-high retail prices. High supply costs from feed, fuel, fertilizer, and labor make raising turkeys even more expensive. USDA’s most recent…
Tech Features at World Dairy Expo
…cameras, or sensors, and addresses a specific need identified by producers like feed bunk management, cow behavior monitoring, cow health, milk quality, manure treatment or labor efficiencies. Listen to Sabrina…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
…process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…characterized it as a reform to allow mail-in ballots for Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) elections. Groups that spoke out against the bill raised concern about intimidation from union organizers….