by Travis Martin | Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor and the U.S.’s largest hog producer, has been feeling ‘when it rains, it pours’ vibes. First up: Food and Water Watch (FWW), a consumer advocacy group, claims Smithfield “exploited consumer panic” that the nation...
by Travis Martin | Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some grape news for producers battling labor shortages in wine country: robots. UC Davis’ new guidelines for robotic pruning, canopy management, and harvesting of wine grapes point towards a “touchless” future for viticulture. Machines can tackle pruning, leaf...
by Travis Martin | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The dairy industry seems to be sitting at something of a crossroads. And the proof is in the puddi….er, yogurt. Let’s talk supply: Total milk output is growing and it’s not showing signs of stopping. USDA data is pointing to 2.4% growth in daily milk output over...
by Travis Martin | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Michigan Potash and Salt Co. (MPSC) in Evart, Michigan will harvest Borgen Bed (rock) 1.5 miles below the surface for the purest potash born in the USA. What’s the big deal? Potash is a crucial fertilizer rich in potassium. The U.S. Department of the Interior...
by Travis Martin | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
When states began legalizing the cultivation of hemp in 2018, many farmers were optimistic. The versatile crop was making waves as the new ‘value-add’ opportunity for traditional row crop farmers. But producing hemp has been an uphill battle for most. The issue: Part...
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