…value and experience. “It’s in the testing phases and so the more people who use it the more we can figure out if there’s any bugs. And the idea is…
Grower Stresses Trust in H-2A Implementation
H-2A guestworker program use is increasing rapidly in California but current users stress trust when considering the program. At the Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo, Jackson Family Wines…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…that solve societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries. To learn more…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
…information, see www.butteagfoundation.org. The Colusa County Farm Bureau has begun a children’s book drive to benefit elementary schools and families in the Paradise area. For information on how to donate…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…nine-inch pie shells came in at $2.47 and a 1-pound veggie tray was $.75. A group of miscellaneous items including coffee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (butter, evaporated…
Get Covered With the Right Formulation
…agricultural use are based on copper hydroxide as the active ingredient, and two products have OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) approval for use in certified organic production. “Copper hydroxide is…
National H-2A Workforce Sets New Record
…H-2A workers in the U.S. The continued growth of using foreign guest workers indicates that labor concerns are continuing to be an issue in agriculture. California has individually increased the…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available
…a company that values agricultural education as much as we do.” Download the application online at: www.worldagexpo.org/scholarships. Send completed applications to: International Agri-Center®, “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship, 4500 South…
Agricultural Stewardship of Water Highlighted in Survey
…the amount of water and how it is used, and also records the amount of technological advancements in irrigation methods have been adopted by farmers. “They’re not out there throwing…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
Event in New Orleans Jan. 29-30, 2019, will give Producers a Leg Up in Cattle Industry Staying a step ahead in the cattle industry is no small challenge. Cattlemen and…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. Tri-County Telephone Association brings broadband service to businesses and homes throughout the Flint…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
…with increasing frequency of resistance is pushing current antibiotic use techniques to the limits. Changing bacteria and market trends could cause more change in how antibiotics are administered. “The idea…
Molossia: Nation Building on a Tiny Scale
…customs shack. Molossia also has an enemy. It’s currently at war with East Germany, and sees no end to the conflict. The reason it won’t end is, there is no…
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
…technology to take an ultrasound-like picture of the groundwater basin. This data will improve the ways farmers comply with Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Eric Osterling, General Manager for the Greater…