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California's New Farm Labor Laws and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
California’s new farm labor organizing law has delivered wins for the union but also a string of allegations from employers, farmworkers and labor organizers, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama is now the second state to ban the sale of cultured meat, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Agrivoltaics - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Is it possible for solar farms to also be commercial agricultural producers?
Agrivoltaics - Part One
Farm of the Future
Silicon Ranch's Nick de Vries says a combination of energy generation and agricultural production can be replicated in many areas.
Sustainable Agri-Tech Facility Setting the Example
Line on Agriculture
Protein Islip Plant (Agri-Tech) Facility Owner, Christine Lewington.
Solar Video Camera
Line on Agriculture
Vosker Security Cameras Work Without Wi-Fi or Electricity
USDA Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
Southeast Regional Ag News
The investment will help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.
UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis researchers study efficiency of agrivoltaics in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels, and Ag groups applaud Senate's Affordable and Safe Food Act.
Solar powered pivot
Line on Agriculture
First Ag Solar Installation in North America Up and Running
Solar farming
Line on Agriculture
Harvesting two crops, electricity and hay or potatoes or wheat.
California's Renewable Energy and Farm Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers may hold the key to the state's renewable energy future, and the farm share of the food dollar went up a full cent in 2020.
Using the Sun to Help Control Pests
Farm of the Future
New research may help farmers minimize costs and environmental impact while maximizing production efficiencies.
Biosolarization - Part 2
California Ag Today
Dr. Christopher Simmons says the potential benefits of biosolarization go beyond just pest control.
Biosolarization - Part 1
California Ag Today
Biosolarization at its core is a technology to control pests in agricultural soils.
Farmers Lease Land for Solar Projects
Farm of the Future
Farmers Lease Land for Solar Projects
Corn Down on USDA Sept Report and Healthcare #3 Farmer Need
The Agribusiness Update
Corn numbers are down on USDA September report, and National Farmers Union puts healthcare at #3 on Congressional wish list.
Eclipse and Pear Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Eclipse for Sun comes as Northwest Pear Production begins a march of its own across the country.