…would the legislature want to give us an agricultural labor bill that doesn’t add labor to our workforce but detracts and diminishes the labor supply we have in this country?”…
CoBank: Trade War Takes a Toll on Ag Economy
…some historical shakeups in supply chain commitments as customers may look for new trade relationships. Tanner Ehmke, manager of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, says trade concerns pose the greatest threat…
You Should Consider Growing Wildflowers
…they sink into the ground and then they’ll take it from there. Many wildflowers are also edible. For example, Dandelions. They supply delicious leaves. Clover flowers are tasty as tea….
Why Aeration is Important for the Garden
…soil is poorly aerated and too compact for your plants to develop properly. Undeveloped roots cause a chain reaction. A spike aerator works fine to help with compaction, or simply…
Ganaz, GroGuru Win Radicle Automation Challenge
…if we want to continue to have a nutritious and uninterrupted domestic food supply,” said Tom Nassif, president and CEO of Western Growers. “Investing in innovative companies such as Ganaz…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…think they have every reason to be upset.” The Comments come a week after President Trump targeted Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, calling it unfair to U.S. farmers. Leadership in…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…Speaking with reporters after the event, Perdue discussed Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, targeted by the U.S. dairy industry as a priority to address through the North American Free Trade…
USDA Lowers Corn, Soybeans, Projected Ending Stocks
The Department of Agriculture lowered 2017/2018 ending stocks for corn and soybeans in its latest monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates. USDA reduced ending stocks for corn 105 million…
Mexico Calling for Flexibility in NAFTA Talks
…if the talks fail. However, Canada and Mexico oppose that idea. Further, President Donald Trump over the weekend and again on Monday targeted Canada’s dairy supply management system, saying Canada’s…
CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
…obtaining chicks and ducklings from several sources, including feed supply stores, websites, hatcheries, and from relatives. Seventy outbreaks of Salmonella infections have been linked to contact with backyard flocks since…
USDA Announces Producer Approval of California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…by California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). Once this new FMMO is established, over 80 percent of the U.S. milk supply would fall under the FMMO regulatory framework. FMMOs are legal…
Agri View: Trade War Threat Continues
…supply demands for pork, soybeans, and wine. Certainly, trade with Latin American countries can take up the slack. What would the United States do with 33 percent of its soybean…
Canada Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto, with Conditions
…in Canada’s agricultural sector. Following a review of the sale, the Bureau concluded that the merger would substantially lessen and prevent competition in Canada with respect to the supply of…