U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…growing competitive cost advantage that Canadian and Australian wheat imports got under the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement,” said U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Chairman and Paulding, Ohio, farmer…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…cost falls below a particular dollar amount that is selected by the producer. Coverage under the program is retroactive to January 1, 2019. Weekly production and payment reports, as well…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…are cost effective. It will be facilitated by Joseph McIntyre of Ag Innovations based in Sebastopol, Calif. CalEPA, CDFA, and DPR will serve in an advisory capacity. A roster of…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
…Degenhart Asturias, Guatemalan Minister of Labor Gabriel Vladimir Aguilera Bolaños, Guatemalan Minister of Economy Acisclo Valladares Urruela, Guatemalan Minister of Agriculture Mario Méndez Cobar and Ambassador of Guatemala to the…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…valid reasons you should consider rearing queen bees yourself. If you raise your own queens, your starting cost will be minimal, anywhere from $15 to $25, and you can continue…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…the National Association of Pipe Fabricators, as well as the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) which is comprised of a coalition of farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and organized labor. “The…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…Decisions on replacing equipment can also be heavily influenced by cost. Bayer highlighted two different programs that are available to assist with the cost of replacing older equipment with more…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
…Gupta said her ‘White Party’ is a chance for you to wear white before Labor Day while supporting agriculture education and the future of the industry. Listen to Gupta’s full…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…Finding ways to enhance the marketability of cattle by adhering to best practices is a low-cost means of improving the quality and consistency of the cattle they market,” said Holly…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), the National Pork Producers Council, and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. “Invasive species have been estimated to cost…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), who cooperatively prepare the Report, streamlined activities and implemented more efficient publication and postage processes to help lower costs. However, other…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…already-challenging economic conditions from severe weather events, low commodity prices, lack of available labor and a host of other impacts. It’s the perfect storm for agriculture, and these continuing trade…