Even in this information age, some nations are still reluctant to share even the most basic agricultural information about production and stocks. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…Farmer Bill Brim of Georgia said that without this labor, the U.S. will lose its specialty crops to other countries, where workers are available. Grower Sarah Frey-Talley of Illinois told…
G8 Nations to Share Agriculture Data
At a special international conference in Washington, D.C., the G8 nations will be committing to share their agricultural data with the world and go one step further. Gary Crawford explains….
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…to increase the construction of anaerobic digesters and explore innovative ways to use products previously considered waste streams from dairy production, processing and handling. USDA support for agricultural and waste-to-energy…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…
USAID Officials Join G-8 Ag Data Conference
Several U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officials will participate in the G8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture April 29-30 in Washington, D.C. The conference will host agricultural…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…served on many boards and committees including the United Fresh Grower-Shipper Board, Government Relations Council, president of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, Chairman of the National Council of Agricultural…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…The long-awaited immigration reform bill was formally introduced this week, and is now getting approval from several agricultural groups. Leaders from the Agriculture Workforce Coalition and United Farm Workers President…
Study Could Change Fertilizer Use
…naturally present in the atmosphere, but is increased through some agricultural processes. Before this study, scientists thought that a higher oxygen level in the soil would lead to a higher…
Possible Deal Coming in Ag Labor Dispute
…in the dispute between the farm workers union and the ag industry leaders have been workers wages, and how many visa to offer in a new program for immigrant agriculture…
Another Review for USDA Reports
…Joe Prusacki with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says his agency will take a fresh look at the report situation for the next fiscal year, which starts October first….
Heat Illness Prevention Training
How can you keep your workers safe and make sure you’re following the law? Heat illness prevention is the topic of several workshops coming up. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
USDA March Prices Report
The USDA agricultural prices report for March is out and shows, on average, both crops and livestock products selling for more than last year, but there are some exceptions. Gary…
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…workers will lose their jobs, and businesses and communities in the San Joaquin Valley that support irrigated agriculture will suffer significant loss and hardship, he says. He says the decrease…