From The Tractor Seat
My Thoughts From The Tractor Seat – A Tough Business
Agriculture is a tough business that most don’t understand, nor care about, as long as the grocery stores have food on the shelves. It seems
Don Hartman
Articles
Farming & Ag News
How to Find and Retain Quality Farm and Ranch Employees
Finding and keeping skilled farm and ranch employees requires intentional effort and effective management strategies. While salary is an important factor, long-term retention is often
MJDOA Member Contributor
Government Spotlight
Point Reyes Ranches Ordered to Shut Down Following Environmental Dispute
A long-standing agricultural tradition in Point Reyes National Seashore is coming to an end following a recent decision by the National Park Service (NPS). Earlier
MJDOA Member Contributor
Ag Technology
Farmers More Apprehensive Than Optimistic On Machinery and Equipment Purchases
U.S. farmers currently face a complex landscape when considering major machinery and equipment purchases. Economic uncertainty and pressures, technological advancements and policy shifts are influencing
Victor Martino
Farm to Fork
Is the Decline of Farms and Farmland Cause For Concern?
The decline of farms and farmland in the U.S. has been a growing concern among farmers, economists, policymakers and others for many years. The issue
Victor Martino
From The Tractor Seat
My Thoughts From The Tractor Seat – Purpose
My wife was asked if she had any picture’s from our days as a 4-H shooting sports instructors. The request was from our local 4-H
Don Hartman
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Deere Misses The Mark
Deere’s quarterly revenue slumped 35% and missed analysts’ expectations last month. This was expected as early as the beginning of last year, as the trend
MJDOA Member Contributor
Farming & Ag News
The Importance (and Opportunity) of Agricultural Leadership in California Today
California is and has long been the agricultural powerhouse of the United States, producing over a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of its
Victor Martino
Government Spotlight
New Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Her Top Priorities and Challenges at USDA
Brooke L. Rollins, the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is a Texas native who brings both personal life experience in farming and a formal education
Victor Martino
Farm to Fork
The History and Future of Alfalfa Farming in California
Alfalfa has long played a crucial role in California’s agricultural landscape, serving as one of the state’s most significant forage crops. Renowned for its high
Victor Martino
Government Spotlight
California’s Regulatory Assault On Drivers Continues
Californians already suffering from significantly higher gas prices will be dismayed to learn that the regulatory state has decided to make things worse. For the
MJDOA Member Contributor
Farm to Fork
The Mainstreaming of Regenerative Agriculture
What is something Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the state of California and big food and agribusiness companies all have in common? Give up? The answer
Victor Martino
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