Agriculture groups are expressing support for the Agricultural Guestworker Act of 2017. The bill would create an H-2C visa program that will allow American farmers, packers and processors access to…
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
…risk. We cannot afford to see any more of our nation’s food supply lost in the fields. “The Ag Act’s proposed guest worker visa program would bring much-needed improvements to…
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
Cathy Isom tells us some of the best ways to build fertile soil for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods for Building Fertile Soil Your…
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
Canada’s Prime Minister during the original North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations says the nation is in a better position now than it was 23 years ago to negotiate the…
Soft Durum Wheat Opens Door to Expand Food Uses
…total U.S. wheat crop. Craig Morris, an ARS chemist in Pullman, Washington, has a soft spot for durum which, despite the hard nature of its kernels, is better adapted to…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…The WDPF houses funds for: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System; storm water; waste discharge requirements (or general orders); land disposal; Clean Water Act 401 certification; confined animal facilities; the ILRP…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…the program. Listen to the report: More from The Almond Board of California: Studies show that planting forage provides honey bees with better nutrition, and healthy honey bees mean better…
Tomato Crop Coming in Lighter than Expected
…did have a decent crop. It was below contract, but still, I was happy with it. But our pay percentage is lower, so the dollars received is less per acre.”…
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…– to provide timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. Better data mean informed decisions, and that’s why it is so important that every producer responds and…
Census of Agriculture to Start Soon
…Producers will see a new question about military veteran status, expanded questions about food marketing practices, and questions about on-farm decision-making to better capture the roles and contributions of beginning…
FMD Language Included in Defense Authorization Act
The National Defense Authorization Act approved last week includes language to require an analysis on Foot and Mouth Disease or FMD. Language included in the bill by Iowa Republican Senator…
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
…task of being a true work animal, guarding livestock and keeping predators at bay. There are several dozen breeds, actually. But the absolute very best L-G-D’s to keep tabs on…
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
Virginia Republican Representative Bob Goodlatte will introduce a bill the week of September 25th that would replace the H-2A guest worker program. The bill is titled the Agricultural Guestworker Act…
Forage Industry Updated at Field Day
…for alfalfa. Water was a major topic at the field day with information being presented on how to optimize surface irrigation, along with techniques to better manage water salinity. Statewide…