A new record has been set as it pertains to the size of the H-2A workforce employed in agricultural production. According to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor, the…
Proposition 12 Deadline May Be More Ambitious Than Realistic
The Proposition 12 deadline is going to require a significant amount of change in production systems in a seemingly short timeframe. Egg and veal producers will only have until 2020…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
Organic production has grown significantly in recent years and that growth of the industry has created some concern for the future. Long time organic growers want the industry to remain…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
Antibiotic use in animal agriculture comes under quite a bit of scrutiny with critics arguing that ranchers should be decreasing the use of antibiotics in beef production. In a report…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…and breakfasts and small crafts. “Not putting all our eggs — literally — in one basket.” Kivirist also noted that growth in the organic, and small-farm sectors have helped to…
The Economic Impact of Proposition 12
…production was voted on was in 2008 with Proposition 2. A study from Purdue University found that its requirements caused California egg production to fall approximately 35 percent and increased…
Strategic Planning Decisions Required to Stay Competitive in Grape Industry
…adapt and you just have to be flexible. But you also have to have a plan,” Buck noted. “With a permanent crop you’re looking to have this thing in production…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…in English and one in Spanish. So any farmer from any place in the U.S. can give us a call and ask any question related to organic or sustainable production…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…milk production and with this new order more than 80 percent of the total U.S. milk supply will be covered by the 11 orders overseen by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is asking for input from industry stakeholders regarding a voluntary organic checkoff program. The association recently announced a six-month endeavor to hear from the organic…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…and some other crops are really starting to see bindweed, which is a deep-rooted perennial vine, kind of rear its ugly head in our production systems,” Sosnoskie noted. Instances of…
Perdue: Technology Will Be Needed
…in agriculture will be needed as producers now are maximizing their production and feeding the future population will be a challenge. Perdue: Technology Will Be Needed About the Author Taylor…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
…have a significant impact on overall western exports. “We’ve estimated that well over 15 percent of our western hay production of alfalfa goes to export at this point in time,”…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…food production system,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Seed is a global industry, and in light of the recent disappointing decision by the European Court of Justice, efforts…