…big deal for agriculture – and much better than the H2A program. In a statement, he says, “Ensuring access to a legal workforce is a high priority for AFBF and…
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
…to year-round lettuce production in those areas. The discovery could also be important in the future, as scientist continue to warn of global climate change, and rising temperatures around the…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2013) — Early this week the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was notified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency had been collecting information from…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2013 – The National Pork Producers Council is extremely troubled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release earlier this month to several activist groups of personal…
CAPCA Conferences Coming Up
…on February 21st. It’s for Certified Pest Control Advisors along with folks who have their Qualified Applicator License and Certificate..who want to stay up to date with the latest industry…
Record Numbers for Beef, New Japan Regs
After dealing with low heard counts and record high feed costs in 2012, expectations of record export numbers and new regulations from Japan mean 2013 may be a much better…
CDFA Announces Answer To Milk Price Hearing
…and 4b prices by a cumulative total of about $0.25 per hundred weight – and only for the period of Feb. 1 to May 31, of this year. Some California…
Strawberry Growers Fight Weather
Strawberry growers in Southern California are fighting the frost, but that’s not their only concern. Our recent bout with freezing temperatures caused some damage to strawberries in Oxnard and Santa…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…the Internet, 58 percent reported having a high-speed connection. Illustrating the changing nature and needs of agriculture, the number of farms that produced 75% of production declined from 144,000 in…
Fighting Vine Mealybug in Grapes
…leaf roll virus, which is very damaging to high quality wine grapes. Bently said a key to stopping an infestation is to watch for insect moment during the growing season….
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…and $425 thereafter. Plenary speeches will be Webcast after 6 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, and breakout session speeches and presentations will be posted online after 6 p.m. Feb. 22….
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
…of recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available online. Click here….
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…in California, as feed costs went through the roof. It was part of the reason for California’s record high number of dairy bankruptcies for 2012. But Glauber says the overall…
