…have 5 or more mites per 100 bees in September,” DeGrandi-Hoffman said. Even with this cost-cutting help, the research team found that revenue from pollination contracts by itself is not…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…report noted that organic growers generally require at least a 40 percent premium over conventional produce in order to make organic production cost effective. Author of the report, Senior analyst…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 581 workers in agriculture and related industries died from a work-related injury in 2017, making agriculture one of the most dangerous professions in the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
…agriculture trade, a study that found millennials are a strong market for avocados and the impact and cost of farm protests. Also, find out how Kern County is using hemp…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…to discuss high-priority issues and how they directly impact the area. By taking a more focused approach to issues such as water, labor, and legislation affecting agriculture, the caucus can…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
…up costing the local community as well. “The other thing is the cost of public funds,” Tesconi noted. “I think at this last incident at the Reichardt Duck Farm there…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…would be required to supply. Lowering the threshold for when a respirator is required will increase the overall need for N95’s and increase the overall cost for employers. Wolfe said…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…all-milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. “Over 19,100 operations have signed up for DMC since the new…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…(TAP) TAP traditionally provides cost-share for replanting and rehabilitating eligible trees. WHIP+ will provide payments based on the loss of value of the tree, bush or vine itself. Therefore, eligible…
Planning the Perfect Herbal and Flower Tea Garden
…a lot of cost. Also, in your tea garden, you can plant flowers that aren’t actually herbs, but make wonderful additions to your tea choices. These flowers also add color…
Input Needed for Forthcoming H-2A Cost Estimator Tool
…a worksheet that gives you low, conservative starting data around costs.” Using information collected from industry members who are already using the H-2A program, the tool will provide cost approximations…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…As such, the industry is pleased the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has agreed to an alliance to share information, guidance and access to training…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…code was initially established specifically to address the challenges that U.S. farmers face. Chapter 12 bankruptcies provide a seasonal repayment schedule between three to five years at a lower cost…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…a different learning modality than just standing and hearing a lecture or sitting down and hearing a lecture,” said Clark. As with years past, there is no cost to attend…