…future for their children remain the same. Extension.org article sources Finding from the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) 1997-1998: A Demographic and Employment Profile of United States Farm workers US…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…environment higher education graduates. U.S. National Center for Education Statistics data from 2012–2013 show that women earned 52% of the bachelor’s degrees, 55% of the master’s degrees, and 48% of…
Agri View: Feral Hog Drop-Net Tactics
…Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Texas A&M and the National Wildlife Research Center evaluated the efficiency of both drop nets and corral traps to capture wild hogs. The research took place…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Ratatouille
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing farmers market ratatouille with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Rosenthal Roasted Garlic Arbosana Olive Oil…
DCHA Seeks Applicants for Annual Scholarship
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The goal of this long-standing program is to invest in the future of the…
NFU Recognizes Women in Agriculture
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today thanked the growing number of women in agriculture – now roughly one million strong and responsible for a $12.9 billion dollar economic…
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
…see that resilience. He says conversations at agriculture events around the state are revolving around the drought less often and shows that farmers and ranchers are finding a way to…
Day on a Farm
…on Farm Food52 has partnered with the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance to share stories of what it’s like to run a farm or ranch in the U.S. today. Partnerships…
Agri View: Eat Your Vegetables
…products allows consumers to purchase vegetables grown in faraway countries. The scale of production varies from subsistence farmers supplying the needs of their family for food, to agribusinesses with vast…
NPPC Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) provides a look back at the agriculture issues of 2015 and a preview of 2016. Micheal Clements…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
This slideshow requires JavaScript. New maps from the National Academy of Sciences show canopy water loss for California forests from 2011 to 2015. View the full report here with explanations…
Peanut Pileup
Peanut Pileup. Cathy Isom tells us what’s behind this year’s bumper crop of peanuts, and why it could pose a challenge for farmers in the coming years. A recent USDA…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
Everett Griner talks about drones and crop dusting working together in today’s Agri View. Drones-Technology Driven From: Buzz Feed News The Future Of Farming: U.S. Approves Drones For Crop Dusting…
Almond Board: Healthy Eating with Almonds
…another study to add to the list. Almond Board Director of North America, Molly Spence tells us more about it. Study on Healthy Eating with Almonds A new study published…