…and less complicated than other solar energy programs. “There’s no pile-driven systems, there’s no concrete or cement to pour, there’s no skilled labor to hire to install,” said Nuance Energy…
Tyson: Higher Freight Costs Will Push Up Consumer Prices
…driving wages higher, pushing up the cost of labor. Hayes adds, “These higher costs are included in our overall outlook. We’re assuming we’ll recover the majority of these costs through…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…and hired labor. Partially offsetting these increases are an expected drop in feed expenses. The 2018 forecast for farm business average net cash farm income is $93,200, the 4th consecutive…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom with An Aerial Application
…very excited about getting both the fixed wing and rotary aircraft added to our label.” The cost and availability of labor continue to be an issue for California growers and…
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
…California farmers. Production costs are higher there, yes. There is a problem with air, and water quality, plus labor issues. But, everyone should understand that without California, crops like the…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…to attract and retain a strong USDA workforce that reflects the citizens we serve. Recognize the unique labor needs of agriculture and leverage USDA’s expertise to allow the Department to…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…and incident command system (ICS) teams will be available on a case-by-case basis to respond to FAD investigations and FAD emergencies; Laboratory personnel will be available to run tests on…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We learn more about a new raisin variety called Sunpreme that could alleviate labor issues and…
Ag Labor Fix Tied to DACA Bill in Congress
A complete overhaul of the American agricultural guest worker program is a major part of a House of Representatives’ plan to fix the immigration status of young people involved in…
Agri View: Migrant Labor Program Changes Dragging
Everett Griner takes a look at the H-2A Program, explains what it is, and why it is important to agriculture in today’s Agri View. Officially it is known as the…
Sunpreme Raisins Show Quality Yields with Less Labor
…best production method for the variety, which illustrates significant promise for a substantial reduction in labor. “The vines can be pruned by machine and then the dried raisins can be…
Planning Your Spring Garden in January
…and getting a good line on soil, mulch, and all the other stuff that’ll make the garden more of a success but less labor-intensive. It’s also a good time to…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…ag labor,” he said. “This is yet another issue that has been overtaken by politics. But I have met many farmers and ranchers across the country who deal with the…
Dairy Farming Desperate for Immigration Reform
Next to the cost of feeding their animals, the cost of labor on dairy farms will always take up a large share of the budget. A Milk Business Dot Com…