New USDA data shows the minimum hourly agricultural wage rates are highest in the Pacific Northwest. For 2019, the min. hourly wage in Washington and Oregon was $15.03.
As the push toward healthier soils expands, the use of cover crops does as well across the country planting 50% more cover crop acres, at 15.4 million in 2017.
Stemilt Growers and Hansen’s Fruit are teaming up in their operations. Using all of the sales and marketing along with the fruit packed under Stemilt’s programs.
The Black Eyed Peas helped raise 1.3. Million at a benefit concert in North Dakota for the flood ravaged town on Saturday. It was hosted by North Dakota Native and husband of Fergie, actor Josh Duhmael. Nearly 16,000 fans attended the show which broke records of previous benefit shows put on there...