…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association honor a cattle farm or ranch for outstanding environmental stewardship. We have a look at this year’s winner, Nevada’s Maggie Creek Ranch, as Brian Baxter reports….
Four Californians Selected to Air Quality Task Force
…Brian Cochrane, Producer Nichole Embertson, Whatcom Conservation District The first meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force is planned for the spring of 2016. For more information visit the…
World Dairy Expo 2016 Dairy Cattle Associate Judges Selected
…Guernsey Show Official Judge: Brian Behnke, Albany, Wis. Associate Judge: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa International Holstein Show Official Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind. Associate Judge: Yan Jacobs, Cap-Santé, Q.C.,…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…Bureau Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says he has seen a competitive trend when it comes to acquiring labor. Producers are slightly raising their pay to top other producers…
CA Should View Automation as Supplement
…some unique challenges when you talk about using automation to replace jobs. California Farm Bureau’s Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says California producers should look at automation as a…
Field Jobs Will Require Technical Machines
…Farm Bureau Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says he has heard about an automated picking machine in development for strawberries, but says some of those picking processes could be…
Some Jobs Far from Automation
…Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says he recently worked with a northern California pear producer and doesn’t see how picking a pear could ever become automated. More about automation…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…foodborne illnesses,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Brian Ronholm. “USDA is committed to providing resources and assistance to makers of ground beef to ensure they can be a…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…keynoters such as Jolene Brown and Brian David Johnson. Agricultural showcases will run throughout the three-day trade show, and topics will include farm innovation, new technology, big data and…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…Liberty Maritime Corporation, New Hyde Park, NY Captain John W. Murray, President and CEO, Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC, Piscataway, NJ Mr. Brian Schoeneman, Political and Legislative Director, Seafarers International Union, Washington,…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…itself as so much more than a tradeshow,” said Brian Cook, San Miguel Produce director of sales and marketing and Fresh Summit Committee chair. “As the business of produce and…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…Big Fresno Fair and Brian I. Tatarian, President of the Friends of the Big Fresno Fair Board, concentrated on the stewardship of all past and present Fair Board members, including…
Nufarm at 2015 CAPCA Conference
…fungicides and plant growth regulators that can be used in a variety of markets nationwide. Our products are available through most agricultural retailers. Brian Rund on Citrus Pests and Diseases…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…Fresh Produce report “This report further confirms that California’s vigorous pesticide regulatory program creates a reliable marketplace where consumers can have faith in their fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Brian…