…of the reference scenario. The global model provides results on the mix of electricity-generating technologies, the price of electricity, CO2 emissions, and the cost relative to a no-policy reference scenario….
GIPSA Reduces Fees for Weighing and Inspection Services
…tonnage fees and the tonnage fees were adjusted to reflect fiscal year 2016 costs and a five year average of export tons,” said GIPSA Administrator Larry Mitchell. In 2015, the…
National Fruitcake Day
…Middle Ages, honey, spices and preserved fruits were added. Recipes for fruitcake vary from country to country depending on available ingredients and tradition. A typical 1 ounce piece will cost…
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…on livestock and poultry living conditions, veterinary care, as well as transportation and slaughtering of livestock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture put the new rules together and estimates they’ll cost…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
37 women are heading to Hormel for work after the company settled a hiring dispute with the Department of Labor. A Meating Place Dot Com article says Hormel will hire…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…red imported fire ant invaded the United States more than 85 years ago, it has infested 367 million acres. Each year, imported fire ants cost Americans $6 billion to control…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
Organic Producers and Handlers May Apply for Certification Cost Share Reimbursements; Expanded Eligibility for Transition and State Certification Cost The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting March 20,…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
…nation despite their very high cost. California producers have time to meet the regulations. Sousa says the new law can only take effect on or after January of 2024 if…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
A new survey shows what the true cost of wage and overtime increases for ag labor might be as producers make plans to adjust to the changes. California agriculture businesses…
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…want, especially in American agriculture. Most Democrats appear to support higher visa numbers, but labor unions have voiced concerns over the impact on U.S. jobs. From the National Association of…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…prices are more than 40 percent higher than the landed cost of U.S. wheat imported from the Pacific Northwest, it would be logical to assume the TRQ would be fully…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…Bureau of Labor Statistics. Median household incomes in rural areas increased by 3.4 percent in 2015, and rural populations have stabilized and in some areas are beginning to grow. The…
Living Fence
…of years, and cost far less. To get started, choose the right plant. Something that will grow well, develops quickly and will be good climbers and also provide a useful…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…will be a boon to trial lawyers and a weapon activist groups will use to attack segments of the livestock industry,” Dierks said. “The inevitable costs of the regulation could…