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Competitive bidding pushes farmland prices higher
Interest in purchasing agricultural land has grown since a coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown blanketed the land market last spring. Farmers are feeling more financially secure as very strong commodity prices arrived on top of large government pay... more
CFVGA: Colorado farm labor law to further stress ag labor market
According to U.S. agricultural Census data, over the last decade net farm income has declined by 13 percent, while farm production expenses have increased 26%. A new labor law, Agricultural Workers’ Rights, has passed the Colorado Senate and will b... more
Blackberries in Arkansas focus of June 9 tour
The June 9 Summer Blackberry Tour at the Fruit Research Station near Clarksville, Arkansas, will provide growers with insights into trellis techniques, mechanized harvesting and breeding efforts for a fruit that's growing in popularity among consumer... more
Southern Illinois Summer Twilight series schedules three programs
The Southern Illinois Summer Twilight series is accepting registrations for its next three programs. The series highlights and demonstrates innovative farm systems across southern Illinois. The first installment showcased Flam Orchards and focu... more
Washington Gov. Inslee announces update to agriculture requirements
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee issued updates May 28 to the agriculture workplace requirements to coincide with changes to the emergency rules for temporary worker housing released by the departments of Health and Labor & Industries. ... more
Exhibitor booth registration opens for Organic Grower Summit
Exhibitor booth registration is now open for the Organic Grower Summit Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for Dec. 1-2, in Monterey, California. Organic supply chain partners and service providers are encouraged to sign up for a booth at t... more
USDA to survey growers in Pacific Northwest
During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact nearly ... more
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