A new report from CoBank that was recently released shows that co-op consolidation has been increasing over the past decade, following the trend of consolidation in the overall agricultural industry….
Useful Methods for Drying Chili Peppers
…peppers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Useful Methods for Drying Chili Peppers At the end of the summer when you have more peppers than you know what…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…administered by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “All farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” said Mike Beatty, director of the USDA…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…quickly contain and eradicate an outbreak. The right regulatory framework for gene-edited livestock, an innovation that promises to strengthen U.S. pork’s competitive position globally. Through its “Keep America First in Agriculture”…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a CARB Off-Road Mobile Source training, Senate Bill 1…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…cotton acres planted this year increased more than eight percent from the 259,000 acres planted in 2018, despite some of the challenge’s growers were facing earlier in the year. “Compared…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…in limbo after being announced back in April. “The status, to my knowledge, is that it’s still under review by the Federal Trade Commission an there are obviously some mixed…
Why You Need to Grow Mixed Berries at Home
Cathy Isom fills you in on what kind, as well as the many reasons why you should grow mixed berries at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
…in the world by increasing their access to a stable and legal workforce. The proposed rule will increase access to a reliable legal agricultural workforce, easing unnecessary burdens on farmers,…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
…not all will be viable. You’re going to be a little bit more competitive for who’s able to tap into that.” To be more competitive in the application process when…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…Trade Organization by Mexico and Canada, who threatened to impose a combined $1.1 billion in annual retaliatory duties unless the labeling requirement was removed. There have been varying opinions on…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new features at this year’s PMA Foodservice Conference,…