…other businesses,” VanderWal said. “Our businesses are also cyclical where a period of prosperity can be followed by one or more unprofitable years.” Farming is challenging under the best circumstances,…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
…maintain robust and long-term funding for research to foster the growth of a strong 21st-century farming economy. To learn more about plant breeding innovation, including new methods like gene editing,…
Western View: Ventura County
…to remind people to honor farming. They teach the history of farming and the stories of Ventura County. Treasure Our Farms provides a deeper understanding of how agriculture and related…
Mid-South Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
…their farming efficiency by 1) gaining new perspectives in such fundamental practices as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation and harvesting; and 2) observing firsthand the unique ways in…
Retailers Expect Growth in Precision Farming
The last few years have been a challenge in the precision farming industry. Precision Farming Dealer reports that dealers all over the country have been navigating the instability in commodity…
Picking Your Produce in a Grocery Store Farm
…It’s a concept a company in Berlin Germany, called Infarm, launched last year when it put vertical farming in one of Europe’s largest wholesalers. It was apparently a hit, and…
Groups Applaud EPA Proposed Rule To Repeal WOTUS
…rule was never really about clean water. It was a federal land grab designed to put a straightjacket on farming and private businesses across this nation. That’s why our federal…
Agri View: Job Losses Due to Automation
Everett Griner talks about how automation and technology advances have caused job losses in today’s Agri View. Job Losses Due to Automation More and more farming is becoming an automated…
Agri View: Dangerous Jobs
Everett Griner talks about farming ranking high in Dangerous Jobs list in today’s Agri View. Dangerous Jobs You know we constantly are reminded that being in law enforcement or being…
Late-Harvest Processing Peaches Bring More Green
…manages farming operations using the most common practices to the area. UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors, growers, and others associated with agriculture provided information for the project and reviewed…
Agri View: Grape Farming Expanding
Everett Griner talks about grape farming and wine production in more than just California in today’s Agri View. Grape Farming Expanding You know it takes good grapes to make good…
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service under this domestically-oriented under secretary will provide a simplified one-stop shop for USDA’s primary customers, the men and women farming, ranching, and…
Questions You Should Ask at Your Farmers Market
…the time to ask some of these questions will not only help you make the best food choices. But you might also learn something new about farming. I’m Cathy Isom……
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…beyond what is provided in law. Finally, members will look to improve food safety and the implementation of food safety laws, but also recognize the unique nature of farming and…