Farm of the Future
What does the farm of the not-so-distant future look like? I had the chance to ask that question to long time ag technology entrepreneur, Clark Bell.
California Ag Today
New framework tightens manure nitrogen requirements and addresses groundwater nitrate.
The Agribusiness Update
California farmworkers suffered a wave of job losses the past few years as work in the state’s winegrape vineyards dried up amid a market slump, and U.S., Mexican, and Canadian officials are meeting this week as part of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
Line on Agriculture
The 2018 Farm Bill’s expiration has put new Conservation Reserve Program contracts and some other agricultural programs on hold. Meanwhile, sulfur supply concerns—including restricted exports and disruptions to global trade—are creating uncertainty for farmers, even though sulfur-based fertilizers were unexpectedly cheap this summer.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you are kind of a tech geek, FIRA USA is a three-day event coming to Yakima October 20-22 with the latest in high-tech changes for agriculture.
Land & Livestock Report
USDA Launches Ranchers First Initiative
Fruit Grower Report
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest means it’s harvest time for our wonderful Washington apples.
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho passes Washington in farm receipts for first time.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.
