…workforce in the U.S. will continue to dwindle. The threat of not having enough hands to harvest America’s fresh fruits and vegetables is increasing at an alarming speed. In response,…
Assembly Bill Looks to Address Wild Pig Problem
Assembly Bill 2805, written by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, R-Madera, seeks to address California’s wild pig problem. The feral pigs that are now in 56 counties throughout the state are especially…
Canada Reopens Penitentiary Farming Operations
…and renovating necessary infrastructure as well as working to repair and rebuild farmland in the coming months to prepare for crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Assisting Cotton Growers with Safety Net Changes
…make a one-time, unanimous and irrevocable election, choosing between ARC and PLC for the 2018 crop year for seed cotton only. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU, China, Working to Strengthen Trade Ties
…a multilateral approach to counteract the U.S. trade agenda, and to uphold a rules-based trading system through the World Trade Organization. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue: Trump Will Protect Farmers
…However, agriculture is eager to see what’s in store as trade tensions rise. Meanwhile, Perdue says, if Trump is successful, “farmers will reap the benefits.” From the National Association of…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…the floor, and it will happily grow upwards and produce fruit above everything else. Tomatoes and Hot Peppers will also do well on the balcony. Tomato vines can be trained…
California Dairy Digester Project Recognized as Groundbreaker of the Year
…throughout California that are employing the use of solar energy panels. Many of the solar projects on California dairy farms are large enough to offset the emissions of 297 passenger…
Celebrating National Strawberry Parfait Day
Cathy Isom has us celebrating, and enjoying, one of our favorite fruits while sitting on the porch swing gazing across the lake, or at our beautiful garden. She fills us…
EPA Considering Dicamba Registration as Injury Reports Climb
…scientists tell DTN that injury to non-soybean crops like fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and trees is being seen at a higher rate than in 2017. The EPA is planning to make…
Doggett Named Corn Growers Interim CEO
…number of public policy issues, including ethanol, climate change, land use, conservation, and endangered species. He’s also worked for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association/Public Lands Council, and as a senior…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
…administration and Congress have done a good job of reining in red tape, but Weber says, “more needs to be done.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Says Washington Trade Actions Will Hurt American Workers
…listed on the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average if the president keeps raising the tensions with China over bilateral trade issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Farm Bill Setting Up for Debate
…programs would hold steady over the next decade, but the amounts allocated to different initiatives would shift around from current law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….