…labor problems we face, boosting our farm economy via export growth and reducing the burden and cost of federal regulations. Supporting the use of farm-grown fuels, fixing our nation’s broken…
Fixed 5G Wireless Not Likely to Bridge Urban-Rural Divide
…potential option. However, the report says high costs, competition, spectrum propagation and ecosystem headwinds stand in the way. Verizon is implementing 5G in urban markets, but a CoBank spokesperson says…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
…and labor involved in food production that end up being wasted as well. Educating the public on the severity of the issue is a central component to the Winning on…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…a means of reducing the overall emissions level of the agriculture industry. Valley farmers can obtain anywhere from 60 to 85 percent of the cost of replacing agricultural equipment such…
Agri View: BFTP-The Development of Agritourism
…we will have to worry a great deal about this being a threat to our migrant labor force. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… (NOTE: The workshop mentioned…
USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that U.S. cotton is free — after more than 100 years — of the devastating pink bollworm. This pest has cost U.S. producers…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
Everett Griner talks about farm labor costing more in today’s Agri View. Farm Labor Cost More Today No matter where the crop is grown, and what the price is that…
USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…the deal. If Democrats take power, it means labor questions suddenly become much more important. There are still questions remaining from the party and labor groups about how new labor…
Agri View: Pineapple – World Known Crop
…it is labor intense from planting to harvest. Its taste, and its flavor, makes it acceptable anywhere in the world. The juice alone makes it an acceptable crop. I grew…
Agri View: America’s Roads Falling Apart
…started, the more it is going to cost. Not just for agriculture. For all commercial traffic. Hey, we need those roads for families too. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
…lower-cost option year-round,” said Chrisp. “NCGA will be taking an active role in the regulatory process, urging EPA to move forward with making the President’s commitment a reality by next…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…of Pacific Ethanol, offered the following statement: “We appreciate this announcement by President Trump and we look forward to working with the Administration to allow consumers access to lower-cost, cleaner-burning…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…security and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. FMC is focused on opportunities for growers to cover more ground in less time—saving water, fuel, labor and time. They understand that…
Agri View: Buying or Renting – Land Prices
…must have land. There are two ways. You can own it or rent it. Either way, it is costing more. Some farmers do both. Here’s the way it is in…