…This Land of Ours. Image by Fabian Kragenings from Pixabay According to a 2020 report, the ag equipment industry may need to fill as many as 73,500 heavy equipment technician…
Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market
Image by Ely Penner from Pixabay While equipment manufacturers are still recovering from the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue working toward a state of normalcy. Association of Equipment…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the agriculture challenges for adhering to mandated electric equipment, the varying levels of…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…dry from dew or irrigation. Use at a broadcast rate of 1-1.5 lbs. per acre. Spread it with a backpack, by hand, by motorized equipment, or aerial equipment. To learn…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee outlining concerns. At the core of the issue is consumers’ ability to repair agricultural equipment, automobiles,…
VofV: Adrian Percy Talks About the Exciting Rise of Automated Farm Equipment
It’s a pivotal time for ag tech and automated farm equipment. This week’s Voices of the Valley episode addresses the growth of ag tech in recent years in a conversation…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
More freedom for farmers to repair their own equipment. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by wisconsinpics from Pixabay The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and CNH…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…to modernize equipment, develop new production plants, among other activities. The award announcement was made during the 2023 Commodity Classic. Details regarding the second round of awards will be released,…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…replacing older on-farm engines with new, more efficient equipment. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart partner projects are designed to bolster water infrastructure and delivery on farms. The Groundwater Recharge…
Almond Matters: Warmer Storms Heighten Disease Risk
…bring, on top of that, it may be a week to 10 days before you can even think about getting equipment back in there,” said Burkdoll. “In this case, I…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…workers including agricultural equipment operators will have wages based on the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Multiple ag groups have cited the rule…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…avoid exposure. An AEZ moves with the equipment during applications to protect farmworkers and bystanders that could be contacted by pesticides. In 2020, the Trump administration published a rule specific…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s use of H2A workers is 4th highest in nation, preventing farm equipment…