Industry
Recent research reinforced what was already known about lowering DCAD levels in prefresh diets, but also added some practical applications to producers’ toolboxes.
Farmers can run into trouble by improperly classifying workers, which might lead to additional scrutiny by auditors and then fines.
Mark and Jeff Nelson have reeled in and landed an unlikely new opportunity on their grain and hog operation in Webster City, Iowa: fish farming.
An important component of management is keeping employees informed about farm practices, expectations and policies, but these can easily get overlooked with the day-to-day operations of the farm.
It’s essential to make sure the rations you receive include the feed ingredients you purchased.
‘Super haylage’—with a NDF undigested 30 score of less than 15%--means more milk.
Figuring out how to grow, harvest, store and feed-out good hay crops and corn silage is key to managing your dairy’s risk.
To celebrate, the first 50 Lely Astronaut A4 robotic milking systems ordered in Canada for 2015 delivery will include a free MQC-C2 installed for accurate milk-quality monitoring.
Reduce threats from instability and shrink to corn silage.
Export to China is having an impact on U.S. corn and DDGS markets.
Experts will help ranchers consider the importance of mineral nutrition for their cattle herds at a special one-day symposium.
Nutrient requirements are not consistent for all classes of livestock.
How one Minnesota farm raises healthy calves that turn into productive cows.
Trump says his immigration crackdown won’t hurt agriculture. We’ll see.
President Donald Trump’s pledge to create 25 million jobs in a decade already faces obstacles ranging from a tight labor market to an aging population. His immigration policy raises the hurdles even higher.
Vermont officials, including the three members of the state’s congressional delegation, said Monday they are asking federal authorities to clarify their immigration priorities following the arrests last week of three advocates for farmworkers.
As President Donald Trump touts job creation for Americans as a top priority, his son’s Virginia winery is seeking permission to hire foreign workers to cultivate its grapes.
In just minutes, shifting and moving grain can take a life. Take steps before you enter a grain bin to ensure you have the proper safety equipment and know how to use it.
Too many farmers take costly shortcuts when adding employees. Here are some blunders to avoid.
School’s out (or soon to be out), and young people in your community may be soon asking for a summer job. It’s a great opportunity for a young person to learn more about agriculture, according to Chris Zoller, Extension educator with The Ohio State University. But that’s not all.
Row-crop states generally have experienced lower bankruptcy levels compared to states in the Northeast and Southeast, where specialty commodity markets tend to experience more volatility.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is urging President Trump to “exercise caution” as he rolls out new rules and restrictions when it comes to doing business with Cuba.
Handling grain can be a risky business. According to Nationwide, workers compensation claims from grain elevators has doubled in the past seven years. Meantime, far too many workers are trained on outdated VHS tapes. But now – there’s an app for that.
Mark Baker doesn’t mess around when it comes to teaching volunteer firefighters how to rescue someone trapped in a grain bin. Even when it’s a carefully controlled situation.
Dussel Farms, Binary Logistics Inc, Trinity Farms and Wholesale Pumpkins Direct are new companies to the Market. Global Specialty Produce Inc., Miami Tropical Wholesaler Inc., and Mirabel Inc. have updates.
Growers and industry leaders are praising the Trump administration’s plan to overhaul the H-2A guest worker program, changing the way wages are determined and streamlining other parts.
Fresh Solutions Network, supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, is one of many fresh produce companies promoting recent research that shows a link between more vegetables and a better state of mind.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s fruit and vegetable industry advisory committee will meet Aug. 14-15 in Arlington, Va.