…University and New Mexico State University for his graduate work, and is a proud alumnus of The College of Wooster’s Biology Department. You’ll find his personal web page at benjaminduval.net….
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…Montna described as still “very close” to cost of production. But Rominger said farmers will need “pretty high tonnage to make some money.” Rominger said lower acreage and production may…
GOP Platform Touches on Ag Issues
…of agricultural issues. Among other things, the 58-page document urges Congress to remove the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps – from the Farm Bill. More than 75…
Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling
…that might be able to help. Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling As labor issues continue to plague California and the rest of the nation, farmers are looking for more…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…currently participate in CEP, which is now in its second year of nationwide implementation offering nutritious meals at no cost to 8.5 million students. The Administrative Review final rule updates…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…their center pivot-irrigated crops growing on undulating terrain. These practices also cut costs and eliminate considerable labor. Tom Willey of Madera uses compost applications ahead of each of his organic…
Ag Labor and Border Security Require Balanced Approach
For farmers and ranchers, immigration reform must balance agriculture’s need for a dependable supply of agricultural labor with enhanced security at our nation’s border. A new video produced by the…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
…make biogas systems and nutrient recovery technologies eligible for an already-existing 30 percent investment tax credit to cover capital costs. This needed policy change will help dairy farmers to reduce…
Farm Labor Shortage Vexes Farmers
…highlights peach production in Georgia, it also outlines the scope of the farm labor problem across the U.S. Hiring a seasonal skilled workforce to bring crops in from the fields…
Surface Irrigation Technology Saves Water, Money
…important factor is labor. There is a lot of labor when it comes to surface irrigation. With automation you can conserve water and at the same time have significant labor…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…find better ways to reduce pesticide use, increase irrigation efficiency, reduce travel into the fields, manage people better, and deal with the fact that we have a huge labor shortage…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
Harvesting the California avocado crop and moving the fruit to market has become increasingly difficult, growers say, citing challenges of soaring water, land and labor costs. Add the twists and…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
Everett Griner talks about farmers facing labor shortages in today’s Agri View. Labor Shortages From: American Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural Labor Reform FAQ’s About Agricultural Labor and Immigration Reform What…
Funding for Farmworker Housing
…for Better Housing last year utilized a Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant Program loan to open the doors to a 48-unit Net Zero Energy farm labor housing complex. The…
