Farm Management
Specialty crop, commodity growers eligible for $6B in disaster relief
The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced May 16 that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6... more »
Action urged on ag labor reform measure by Washington state’s Newhouse
Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, hosted a press conference on April 27 with community leaders and advocacy organizations to urge action on his legislation, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The groups tacking part included the National... more »
California farmers still losing coverage as insurance issues persist
Terry Rudkin farms avocados in the Ventura County town of Bardsdale, across the Santa Clara River from Fillmore, on a ranch his family has owned since 1912. In December 2017, he watched from his deck... more »
California farms impacted by illegal dumping may get help
Illegal dumping on private lands in rural communities is an issue that has plagued farmers and ranchers for many years. Old mattresses, sofas, appliances, tires and household garbage are routinely discarded along roadways, causing an... more »
Agricultural Safety Summit planned by industry group
Registration is open for the North American Agricultural Safety Summit (March 28-30), an in-person, 1.5 day meeting where participants will learn from agricultural producers about proven safety strategies that result in cost savings and improved... more »
John Deere’s JDLink integrates Razor Tracking
John Deere customers now have the ability to see their support vehicles and non-powered equipment alongside JDLink enabled equipment in Operations Center by integrating Razor Tracking devices. “Back on September 9th of 2021, Razor Tracking integrated JDLink... more »
Supervisor development program offered by labor contractors’ group
The California Farm Labor Contractors Association is hosting several classes focused on its Ag Supervisor Development Program. "We launched this training program for supervisors, mayordomos, and crew leaders late last year, partly through USDA/NIFA grant... more »
Food safety outreach grant of $300,000 received by Alabama Extension System
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded the Alabama Cooperative Extension System with a $300,000 food safety grant. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach and engagement organization for the... more »
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Technology, tradition help Carzalia Valley Produce thrive
Fertilizer, input costs focus of UF/IFAS seminar
Breeding cucurbits for disease resistance sought
Wildfire worries ramp up in the Pacific Northwest
Laser scarecrows studied to deter birds from fields
Revol Greens spurs growing, distributing leafy greens
MagrowTec aids spray coverage, input costs
Farm Market column: Project shows markets are essential businesses
Ag Labor Review column: Courage during difficult times often contagious
Notes From the Farm column: Carry old apple trees to burn pile with ease
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