Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known…
Exports to South Africa
…regarding this announcement: Vilsack “This is good news for American farmers, ranchers and poultry, pork and beef companies. We welcome this move by South Africa and will continue our efforts…
Agri View: Agriculture Education
…Young Farmers Association– Young Farmers Association is a requirement that any agricultural teacher must meet. This is a group led by the agricultural teacher that meets usually monthly. The group…
The Western View: Sagebrush Rebellion
…with the Forest Service. This put Forest Service employees in danger. There are more examples of how these guys can’t follow the rules. Are we supposed to just let them…
Fat to Fit at 40 – Ag Advocate talks Weight Loss
Erin Freel Weight loss is a hot topic this time of year, even for those who “work out” by working on the farm. Erin Freel was raised a farm kid,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 6
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…Forest Service budget subsumed by firefighting costs. The cost of the Forest Service’s wildfire suppression reached a record $243 million in a one-week period during the height of suppression activity…
Fast Farm Tractor
…per hour and breaking a record that has stood for 81 years. Cathy Isom tells us about the new world record for the fastest farm tractor. Fast Farm Tractor From:…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…by David Griffith and Ed Kissam. Coming Up on the Season – Farm workers in the United States and Farmerworkers in New York State by Kay Embrey. Farm workers and…
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…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 5
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…15%, while 12% of the openings will be in education, communication, and governmental services. The projections in this report are based on data from several sources. The Bureau of Labor…
Agri View: Feral Hog Drop-Net Tactics
…They are present in all 47 counties of the Noble Foundation service area. This wide distribution has led to increased human and feral hog contact which often results in increased…
DCHA Seeks Applicants for Annual Scholarship
…which is themed “Moving Forward,” will include presentations from industry experts, a trade show, farm tours, networking opportunities and more. Heifer raisers, dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and anyone with a…