…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
There is much concern and confusion surrounding COVID-19 risk on farms and ranches and what kind of steps employers can take to mitigate risk in their operation. AgSafe President and…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…Groundwater Management Act. “I think that the growers who are sticking with growing sorghum in the San Joaquin Valley are those who are recognizing that the future of their farming…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…cost-share for the purchase of conservation easements which will permanently protect farming and ranching on privately owned lands. WRE assists with the restoration and protection of degraded wetlands on marginal,…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
…be able to continuously improve how they are farming their land. For better yields, for better protection of the soil, for all of those things that are important to them…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
…other topics pertinent to the farming community and Trimble’s work to alleviate these issues. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…health awareness in rural communities through its most recent announcement with Bayer. The Farm State of Mind campaign which is an initiative to raise mental health awareness among the farming…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…expertise will continue the work ABC has accomplished under the leadership of Dr. Karen Lapsley, further building a foundation of knowledge in human nutrition and responsible farming practices in keeping…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…The panel of Irish entrepreneurs will feature Mareese Keane, growth strategy consultant for Fieldin and its Smart Farming Platform; Dr. Padraig Whelan, chief scientist for beekeeping startup ApisProtect; and Mick…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
Farm groups that represent millions of farmers and ranchers across the country are forming a new coalition called Farmers for a Sustainable Future. Several of the industry leads voiced their…
Ways to Find Hay in the Wintertime
…craigslist. Unfortunately, it may not be nearby, but if you’re in a bind, you might need to be OK with a little travel. If you’re on Facebook, you can find local farming…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…an essential material in agricultural systems around the world. The efficacy of the material in combatting weeds in various types of crops has helped to revolutionize farming in some parts…