…that the government will be paying part of the bill. “USDA is going to pay 60 percent of the cost of the start-up of this particular effort,” Vilsack said. “The…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…can also be more cost effective than chemical and mechanical mitigation efforts. Crum said that disking and herbicide applications to address the morning glory were costing upwards of $200/acre. In…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
…posts. Aguirre explained that the material costs are adding to an already challenging situation. “Now in 2022, with well-known supply chain disruptions and higher labor costs, costs of vineyard development…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
…statement, he said over the past year, the cost of these products has risen for American families, while profits for all four companies have soared. “While some companies may claim…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…new revisions. EPA has indicated that the latest proposed revisions should benefit minor crop producers as well as pesticide registrants. With lower registration costs, EPA believes that more products will…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-24-22
…as a resource for the English and Spanish ag workforce, and winegrape prices aren’t keeping up with the rise in the cost of production. Tune in to the show for…
Winegrape Prices Not Keeping Pace with Rising Costs of Production
…over the past decade have been eye opening. Water, labor, and input costs have continually increased while growers struggle with relatively stagnate prices. Citing a specific example from the Lodi…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-21-22
…working with the Biden administration on WOTUS and get an update on where farm labor reform sits in Congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
…really gives growers a basis to understand some of the cost, who’s hanging it, who’s distributing it, and going from there in terms of whether or not you have organic…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…meat industry led to calls for greater transparency in livestock markets. As farmers’ labor struggles continue, delegates approved additional policies that build on existing AFBF policies regarding the need for…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…regulations and lack of water and labor) and what tech is on the horizon to solve those problems. Neill, who currently serves as general manager at Turlock Fruit Company, covers…
CFLCA Requesting Industry Input on DIR Processing Challenges
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is asking for feedback from industry members about their experiences with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). As CFLCA Executive Director Nigel…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…costs, increased energy costs, labor shortages and transportation challenges.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…address Pierce’s disease, the glassy-winged sharpshooter and the control of other pests; passed amendments to California’s processors law; and worked to protect growers from onerous new labor and environmental regulations….