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La conexión entre la ración escrita en el papel y la ración suministrada a las vacas es la persona que mezcla el alimento. En consecuencia, es lógico que su consultor en nutrición esté involucrado en la capacitación de estas personas.
Learn how to fairly compensate for farming labor, when family ties are concerned.
A California-based concept could create a way to reward environmentally conscious farmers
In a down economy, smart young folks may return to the farm or choose to never leave
The recent Health Care Reform law has created a new tax credit for certain employers who pay for their employee’s health care premiums.
Stanford researchers say modern production methods cut carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.
Hiring great employees who make farming more efficient and enjoyable is one of the most important jobs you can do as a manager.
JOD says state’s law is unconstitutional.
Employee has a heart attack on your farm: Do you need to report it?
With summer here, you can save family income and payroll taxes by hiring family members.
Western Growers and the California Farm Bureau, citing issues important to produce growers, are pushing back on Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s AG Act, which the American Farm Bureau Federation is supporting.
Avocados should be available in promotable volumes leading up to Cinco de Mayo.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, (foreground), Lef Farms in Loudon, N.H., in September during a “Back to Our Roots” RV tour. Perdue and USDA staff are again traveling in an RV this week.
Avocado marketer Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., has scheduled its next seminar series for avocado growers.
Avocado sales were downright spooky last fall, when the week of Halloween posted a 4-year high of $42 million, a 28% increase over the previous year.
Sun World International is using data to develop grape category messages for retailers, pointing to a two-tiered plan that includes a value category and a more specialized proprietary variety category.
Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. and Deming, N.M.-based Billy the Kid Produce LLC have formed a partnership, giving L&M the exclusive rights to market Billy the Kid’s onions.
Dan McKernan has joined JOH’s Metro NY/NJ office as an account executive.
William Wessels is the new senior director of supply chain management for Market Fresh Produce.
As Earth Day approaches, Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. is highlighting its sustainable practices in a YouTube video featuring spokeswoman Megan Roosevelt.
Crowley Logistics has opened an expanded warehouse in Miami in early April, consolidating two facilities and adding 60,000 square feet to the operation.
David Allen Lund, who founded and led the Allen Lund Co., has died.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, acting on requests from cranberry growers, is placing controls on the 2017-18 crop to help bring supplies in line with demand.
Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson continue their campaign for a provision in the North American Free Trade Agreement that would allow growers to seek seasonal trade protection from imports.
The Packer’s 4th Annual West Coast Produce Expo attracted more exhibitors, attendees and buyers to its unique mix of business, networking and fun May 11-12.
Investigators continue to search for the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 172 people in 32 states, but a straightforward solution has not been forthcoming.
Consolidation, diversification and investment in technology are current and future trends for Georgia’s commercial vegetable growers.