Category: Farm Management
Farm Bureau applauds court-ordered pause in federal filing requirements
A federal court’s halting of a federal business filing requirement that could have jeopardized growers through fines and imprisonment is being applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management
A Team approach is important for plant disease management. Read more in this Fresh Views column how leveraging experience and expertise of others helps disease issue management.
Tour stops revealed for Farm Market Bus Tour 2024
The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets.
Farm Bureau: farmers could unknowingly face federal fines, jail
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is warning that growers could unknowingly face fines and jail time for not filing federal forms.
Acres joins FCCS Passkey Program, offering its advanced land intelligence platform
Acres has joined the Farm Credit Council Services’ Passkey Program, offering its advanced land intelligence platform to Farm Credit clients.
California Court issues injunction against grape rootstock nursery
The CGRIC has secured a court judgment against Herrick Grapevines, a grape rootstock nursery, for failing to meet state obligations.
ZAG offers 50 free reports at Global Produce and Floral Show
ZAG Technical Services will offer up to a total of 50 free Cyber Insights Reports at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fresh Views: Alstede Farms leverages social media platforms, emails to assist with its success
Alstede Farms grows more than 800 acres of fruits and vegetables. Read about its social media strategy.
Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
USDA expands insurance options for specialty, organic growers
Apples, pears, prunes and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA’s crop insurance options.
Improve the odds: Strategies to enact a successful succession plan
Our previous articles in this series explored the four quadrants of farm succession planning, including why every operation needs two distinct succession plans and the surprising reasons why most plans fail. In this article, we’ll explore strategies to improve your odds.
NJSHS conducts summer orchard tour, educational programs in Morris County
NJSHS is sponsoring the 2024 Summer Orchard Tour and Educational Program from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Wightman Farms, Morristown.
Bill aims to increase Specialty Crop Block Grant funding
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Laphonza Butler (D-California) have introduced a bill to increase the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program authorization by $15 million.
House, Senate Ag Committees release Farm Bill proposals
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is applauding movement on a farm bill from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees.
Farm groups push back on new H-2A employee regulations
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include allowing employees to invite labor and legal organizations to employer-provided housing.
New H-2A rule panned by Farm Bureau, NCAE
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include self-advocacy provisions and allow employees to invite labor and legal organizations to employer-provided housing.
California strawberry grower Mayra Paniagua receives award
Mayra Paniagua, a second-generation California grower, has received the Strawberry Industry Impact Award from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Naturipe Farms highlights sustainability on Earth Day
Berry grower Naturipe Farms is celebrating a legacy of leadership in sustainability on Earth Day, April 22.
UC strawberry study looks at growing costs, returns
A new study can help estimate costs and potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast.
Ed Wengryn leads NJ Department of Agriculture
Edward D. Wengryn recently became New Jersey secretary of agriculture.