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Agri View: Farm Labor
Everett Griner talks about the farm labor shortage issue and offers a possible solution in today’s Agri View. Farm Labor Here we are well into the summer, and a news…
Livestock Review
…June 2016 totaled 113 million pounds (dressed weight), 5 percent above than June 2015. This figure includes slaughter in Federally-inspected and state-inspected plants, but excludes farm slaughter. In June 2016,…
Managed Grazing Helps Forests, Experts Say
…at using all the available tools to manage our vegetation in a drying, fire-prone system,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee…
CFBF Encourages Overtime Bill Action
…and farm workers. The higher cost of providing overtime pay will force farmers to cut employee work hours to control labor costs and farm worker compensation will decline. The application…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 2
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s specialty crop farmers face many challenges ranging from a changing climate to increasing production costs. Investing in…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…has strayed back-and-forth from the industry standard of allowed ergot contamination levels of .05 percent. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Egypt’s agriculture ministry formed a committee to assess if…
Bayer Loses Belt SC Appeal
…to voluntarily cancel the 2008 conditional registration for Belt SC insecticide. The company refused and the agency moved to cancel anyway. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dockers Union Contract Negotiations
…discussions on a contract extension or a new contract “to avoid actions that would slow, stop, or disrupt cargo movement during negotiations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Beef Exports Reopen to Brazil
…American economy,” according to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack says the Brazilian market offers excellent long-term potential for U.S. beef exporters. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Wheat Imports
…approved genetically modified wheat. The engineered crop found in Washington was developed by Monsanto, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…GMO’s are safe for consumption, pro-labeling groups argue that safe or not, consumers have a right now what’s in their food. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm Vote
Everett Griner talks about candidates not campaigning for the farm vote in today’s Agri View. Farm Vote I’m waiting on someone who is campaigning for office to mention trade with…