Industry
The death of meaningful U.S. immigration reform, done in by Washington partisanship and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s incendiary comments on foreigners, is leaving crops withering in the field and the farm lobby with nowhere to turn as a labor shortage intensifies.
Mark Diederichs wiped a splatter of manure from his arm as four Hispanic workers guided the next 44 cows into stalls, swabbed each animal’s teats with neon-blue disinfectant and attached computer-controlled milking-machine units.
Many dairy farms have experienced shortages in forage supplies from drought conditions over the past two years. These shortages have resulted in wildly swinging rations.
Feeding high levels of forage requires a positive mindset of the entire farm team.
Even the best rations can be undermined by management issues and unknown or unaccounted-for herd dynamics.
Farmers and ranchers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas hired less help this year.
A woman who illegally helped immigrants work at dairy farms in Michigan’s Thumb region was sentenced Wednesday to two years and three months in federal prison.
State authorities have charged the owner of a dairy farm in central New York where a 14-year-old was killed last year, crushed under a hydraulic lift.
Equip workers to stay ahead of fast-moving agtech advances.
It makes perfect sense to closely evaluate the efficiency of the hay produced on an operation, because hay is typically the most expensive feed fed to livestock.
Don’t sell yourself short when determining the nutrient value of wheat straw.
One of the best parts of summer is the sweet, delicious fruit that’s in season right now! Here are tips on how you can pick the best ones and make them last longer, plus how they’ll add to your overall good health!
Fresh International Inc., has been sanctioned by the USDA. Amzart Inc., Biviano, GEO Foods LLC, and Good Source Solutions Inc., are new companies to the Market. Pexco Produce Sales has been Endorsed.
The 45th Annual Labor Relations Forum is set for Sept. 11-13 in Orlando, Fla.
API Distributors LLC, Famous Vineyards LLC, Mex Products Lo Mejor Inc., and Premier Trading Team Inc. are new companies to the Market. Direct Source Produce Co Ltd., Oasis Valley Orchard and Pure Produce have updates.
Square Roots is looking for 10 passionate and dedicated future farmers to join the team as it launches in September the first season of its Next-Gen Farmer Training Program in Grand Rapids, Mich.
There are still spots for players in the annual Texas International Produce Association Golf Tournament.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act against Coram Deo Farms Inc.
USDA filed an administrative complaint under the PACA against Coram Deo Farms Inc. E B Food Service Inc., GHNW LLC, Happy Veg Inc., New Hope Harvesting LLC, and Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative are new to the Market.
Carrots, celery, oranges, grapes, and cabbage are among plant-based foods that have the largest number of anti-cancer molecules, according to new research from the Imperial College of London.
AMI Produce Inc., Amy’s Kitchen Inc., Bloomingfoods West Side, Grubmarket and Zumex USA Inc. are new companies to the Market. Ban-N-Sons Produce, Jade Produce LLC and Pexco Produce Sales have been Endorsed & More.
One of the best parts of summer is the sweet, delicious fruit that’s in season right now! Here are tips on how you can pick the best ones and make them last longer, plus how they’ll add to your overall good health!
The 45th Annual Labor Relations Forum is set for Sept. 11-13 in Orlando, Fla.
USDA Imposes Sanctions on Golden Rule Produce Inc., Veggie Co., and Martinez Fresh Produce LLC. Butchs Best LLC and MGDWS LLC are new companies to the Market. Pan Fruit LLC and Wholesale Pumpkins Direct have updates.
U.S. exports of fresh fruits were down but fresh vegetables exports were up the year from July 2018 to June 2019.
California Strawberry Commission, Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Ltd., and Mucci Farms (Head Office) have been Endorsed. H M S M Supermarket Inc and OK International Group are new companies to the Market and Updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses.
K D Tropical Products Inc, KU Produce Corp., Rib Foods LLC and Stew Leonard’s Paramus LLC are new companies to the Market. Chastain Farms, Graham Farms Melon Sales Inc., McArthur Farms have updates.
The Israel-based retailer based Shufersal is using Polymer Logistics RPCs in its new logistics center in Shoham, Israel.
Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), EarthFresh Farms, and J R Simplot Co. have been Endorsed. Cali International Group LLC and Toleen Trading Inc are new companies to the Market, plus Updates.