…it is essential that we take the time to listen about how best to notify them when these pesticides are used,” said DPR Director Brian Leahy. DPR is now seeking…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
…meet with German officials as well as farmers about rural economic development opportunities and to underscore the importance of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). He will then lead…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…Brian King, Chairman of the USA Rice Western Hemisphere Promotions Subcommittee “The announcement today, like the White House announcements on liberalized travel from last week, continues the momentum toward normalized…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…million pounds. “The comprehensive information on pesticide use in California that is gathered by the Department of Pesticide Regulation is unique in the nation,” said Brian Leahy, DPR Director. “I…
Agri View: Trees
…are well adapted to living in such areas. Read more about Trees. To learn about a specific tree of the United States. click here. Image credit: (Ash tree) Brian Green…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…By Brian Barth, Modern Farmer writer. Fresh Food On-the-Go: Introducing Bus-Stop Farmers Markets Farmers markets and upscale food boutiques abound in the bourgeoisie neighborhoods of North America today. At the…
Nevada Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association honor a cattle farm or ranch for outstanding environmental stewardship. We have a look at this year’s winner, Nevada’s Maggie Creek Ranch, as Brian Baxter reports….
Four Californians Selected to Air Quality Task Force
…Brian Cochrane, Producer Nichole Embertson, Whatcom Conservation District The first meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force is planned for the spring of 2016. For more information visit the…
World Dairy Expo 2016 Dairy Cattle Associate Judges Selected
…Guernsey Show Official Judge: Brian Behnke, Albany, Wis. Associate Judge: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa International Holstein Show Official Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind. Associate Judge: Yan Jacobs, Cap-Santé, Q.C.,…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…Bureau Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says he has seen a competitive trend when it comes to acquiring labor. Producers are slightly raising their pay to top other producers…
CA Should View Automation as Supplement
…some unique challenges when you talk about using automation to replace jobs. California Farm Bureau’s Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says California producers should look at automation as a…
Field Jobs Will Require Technical Machines
…Farm Bureau Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says he has heard about an automated picking machine in development for strawberries, but says some of those picking processes could be…
Some Jobs Far from Automation
…Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says he recently worked with a northern California pear producer and doesn’t see how picking a pear could ever become automated. More about automation…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…foodborne illnesses,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Brian Ronholm. “USDA is committed to providing resources and assistance to makers of ground beef to ensure they can be a…