…immigrant labor in dairy farming could cut U.S. economic output by $32 billion, resulting in 208,000 fewer jobs nationwide. Not only would farm workers be lost, but those further down…
EWG Questions About Sonny Perdue
…state senator. They say there is “scant evidence he was actively engaged in farming, which is a requirement for receiving subsidies.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…for farming, it’s easy to find volunteers, he said, “because you can’t farm when it’s raining.” Plus, when the river gets high, he added, “people don’t like to sit at…
Agri View: Unwelcome Laws
…be good. Now all those pushing these bills and all of these new laws obviously don’t know that they already have someone to make sure that farming is done like…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…Weber said. “We all want clean water, but this regulation was just a big government land grab that would have allowed activists to micromanage all kinds of farming and business…
Vertical Garden Ideas
…a bit now in commercial farming. Vertical tower gardens are also quite popular by stacking large food-grade tubes or buckets. Things like strawberries, herbs, lettuce, and so on are planted…
Agri View: Farming Technology
Everett Griner talks about how farming technology continues to grow in today’s Agri View. Farming Technology I probably had a dozen or more stories in the last year about new…
Agri View: Migrant Help
…the salary range. But just like farming, they take the jobs that require long hours, hard work and low pay. Many of them bring with them children which are in…
Help the Bees
…Another way to help is by supporting sustainable and organic farming methods. Whether its buying organic, or growing your own seasonal fruits and veggies. Using eco-friendly practices for fertilization and…
Rural Mainstreet Index Improving
…in cattle, cattle feeding, hogs and other like type lines, are maintaining, or at least not experiencing as large a drop in net worth. Farming and ranching: The farmland and…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
Evacuation of a large swath of land downstream from Oroville Dam during the weekend caused logistical headaches for farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses within the affected area, while Department of…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…this program, ABC is investing $4.7 million dollars in 82 independent, third-party research projects exploring next-generation farming and sustainability practices. Sabrina Hill talks with Gabrielle Ludwig, Almond Board Director of…
Groups Urge New U.S. Attorney General to Block Major Ag Mergers
…of Justice. The groups consisting of consumer, food, farm and anti-pesticide organizations say the mergers would increase both food and farming costs, threaten global food security, curtail innovation and limit…
Hungry Americans Benefit from Farm Bureau Donations
…live in rural areas and farming communities. We’re pleased to help families in our communities who are in need.” Harvest for All is one of the most important community service…