…Deere has sought to leverage its power in that market to monopolize the market for repairs of that equipment, to the detriment of farmers, ranchers, and independent repair providers,” the…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
How understanding weeds will help with your plan to eradicate them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dandelion seed head Crabgrass (Carthamus Tinctorius) Image by David Mark from…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…three categories make up over 50 percent of all organic fresh produce sales. So, they continue to be very, very strong,” Seeley noted. The 64-page report notes that organic produce…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…processing to make agricultural markets more accessible, fair, competitive, and resilient for American farmers and ranchers. “For too long, ranchers and processors have seen the value and the opportunities they…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
This month’s pause in avocado imports from Mexico brought to the forefront how much the US depends on Mexico for the fruit. Mark Davidson, Acting Deputy Administrator for the Animal…
Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry
Desert lettuce crops appear to be a bit ahead of schedule as a result of recent weather patterns. Vice President of Operations for Markon Cooperative Inc., Mark Shaw explained that…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…week. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said that last year’s program was well-received, prompting another campaign set to kick off on February 15. “With bloom around the…
What You Need to Know About Egg Candling
…way. Never leave eggs outside the incubator for more than half an hour. And, when candling, mark the eggs using a regular pencil so you know which ones you have…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…app and there’s a web-based version. That’s the easiest way to comply with the law that beekeepers need to mark the location of their hives,” said Lewis. “That is a…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…and Certification Program by Feb. 4, 2022 and the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program by Feb. 25, 2022. More Information RMA staff are working with AIPs and other customers by phone, mail and electronically…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-25-22
…Bid4Birds Habitat Program that closes at the end of the month, and how China missed the mark on purchasing requirements for both 2022 and 2021. Tune in to the show…
Secretary of Transportation on HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers
…they had extended the waiver for commercial truckers from the Federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulation until Feb. 28, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020 the FMCSA…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…Groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are encouraging industry members to submit comments on the proposal before February 7. “We must help policymakers and the public understand…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…In 2020, 2017, and 2015, more than 10 million acres burned nationwide, an area more than six times the size of Delaware. In the past 20 years, many states have…
