…out-of-pocket costs. Johnson says the proposed plan would create instability in the markets and force insurance carriers to raise their premiums. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
…and would replace the program that many in agriculture use to find labor. A Packer Dot Com article says Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told the United Fresh…
California Receives Funding to Boost Small Business Exports
…states in the nation. The state exports more than $163 billion in products, about 11 percent of all U.S. exports. This international trade supports more than 706,000 California jobs. Top…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…common goal of industrywide improvements in pest and pesticide management for individual crops such as almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, and olives. IPM benefits most from a transdisciplinary approach to developing…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Grove Heights, Minn. 6. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash. 7. Dayou USA Trade Co., Inc., Sandown, N.H. 8. E Energy Adams, LLC, Adams, Neb. 9. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb….
Every Winery Needs a Dog
…that could potentially devastate entire vineyards. While another vintner relies on its dogs to keep the mountain lions and coyotes from coming around. Dogs can also help spook the deer…
Almond Board: Gala Dinner at 2017 Almond Conference
…magic, comedy and music that’s perfect for the entire audience. According to the New York Theater Guide, Adam Trent is “so amazing, it’s hard to put into words. Your eyes…
EPA Mulling Options on Dicamba
…for the 2018 growing season with an eye towards ensuring that the technology is available,” and that growers use it responsibly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
California continues to lead in certified farms, acres, sales Sales of organic agricultural production continued to increase in 2016, when U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic…
Kern County Tops 2016 Ag Production
…directly or indirectly linked to agriculture. When the region’s ag industry thrives, the entire community is impacted by that success. KCFB hopes to use the time in the spotlight as…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…U.S. cotton industry is using science-based metrics and benchmarks developed by Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture to assess environmental impacts and identify opportunities for improvement. Field to…
Modernizing California’s Water Supply
…the water supply question is the more complicated facet because there are multiple philosophies about what the best use of the state’s water is moving forward. Competing viewpoints can become…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
…the offer, negotiate or decline. Companies interested in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the…
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…genetics. Genetics Birch also credits the Holstein Association USA with helping him get a foothold in the dairy industry, starting as a junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more….