…to a dinner plate-sized area with pinpoint accuracy,” Sibley said. “This technology not only saves growers money on labor and chemical costs, but it also creates new opportunities for applying…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…the year, bringing the Prime bank loan rate to 7.5%. The labor market remained strong, with unemployment briefly rising midyear before falling to 4.1% as job creation outpaced expectations. Combined…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…Smith emphasized the company’s growth outlook while downplaying concerns about potential labor shortages due to mass deportations and the continued impact of bird flu on the meat industry. Smith said…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
Bandon, Oregon, January 8, 2025. Skyrocketing egg prices because of bird flu. Egg price increase, Willamette Farms in Oregon. DepositPhotos image The cost of eggs in the United States has…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…be worse,” Linville said. “We’re just out of options.” He explained that shifting supply sources would take too long, leaving U.S. buyers little choice but to absorb potential cost increases…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…and minimum wage mandates. The most significant increases were in labor, health insurance, and water quality compliance. California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
…history, but harvesting it, certainly another. Imagine doing the job by hand. No combines, no tractors, just a man, a horse, and a wagon. Beginning in the 1920s, labor saving…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…important steps taken. We helped a house task force develop ag labor recommendations, and we convinced the Department of Labor to come to the table and discuss short term solutions.”…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…benefits. Those benefits include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. EQIP provides cost share assistance…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…world’s largest potash basins in Brazil, aiming to reduce Brazil’s $130 per ton cost to $280 per ton for imported potash. Brazil Potash’s project, located near Mato Grosso, could initially…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…balanced market is crucial for both farmers and processors. Low grower returns can lead to cost-cutting measures, reducing quality and making it harder to market the crop effectively. As Penney…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
DepositPhotos image The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance to cover food safety certification expenses by January 31, 2024. The program aids in costs related to developing,…