…Out in Montana, Heuscher agrees. Stettler, who works in the Upper Midwest, does too. On top of the land’s price tag, getting financing can be a trick. Beginning farmers, by…
The Western View: Indoor Vertical Farming
…of indoor vertical farming would probably outweigh a minor difference in flavor. The retail price of greens on the east coast should drop substantially. These factories use much less land…
Fictitious Pickups Cost Consumer Too
…to the facility that it is determined that the paperwork and company were fraudulent. Discussions included a briefing on the most recent thefts, current industry anti-theft measures and processors coverage…
Fat to Fit at 40 – Ag Advocate talks Weight Loss
…the book Fat to Fit at 40. Sabrina Hill talks with Freel about her weight loss and her new book. Weight Loss Interview with Erin Freel Fat to Fit at…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
…trees experienced measurable loss in canopy water content during this drought period. Severe canopy water losses of greater than 30% occurred over 1 million ha, affecting up to 58 million…
The Western View: Big Data
…data should be protected with reasonable security safeguards against risks such as loss or unauthorized access or disclosure. Polices for notification and response in the event of a breach should…
Goat Meat for the Holidays
…throughout the world. Goat meat is generally preferred for special occasions such as weddings, births, and coming-of-age ceremonies, even when other meats are readily available at a lower price. What…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Enrolled 1.76 million farmers in the new Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs by conducting an unprecedented educational campaign. The program has provided…
Picking a Christmas Tree
…Saws are usually provided by the farm operator. Some farms measure and price their trees individually, others sell them by the foot. Ask about the pricing policy before heading out…
Agri View: U.S. Farm Raised
…of the year. This ensures a steady supply of catfish at an affordable price. These plants are regularly inspected by the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDC) and are certified by…
American Pistachio Growers Visit China
…competition in China is Iranian product, which at times is lower in price for a variety of reasons, one being that we have very strict food safety standards in the…
Honey Bees’ Hard Winter
…Since 2013, U.S. beekeepers have been doing better at reducing winter honey bee colony losses. Part of this success comes from better management of a principal cause of these losses…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…of the producer panelists testified to the need for the agriculture secretary to designate cottonseed as an ‘other oilseed’ and be eligible for the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss…
Pistachio Production Lowest Since 2008
…year of a zero federal water allocation in areas such as Terra Bella, and that increased the purchase price for water—if any could be found. In addition, the warm winter…