Ag Writer Markie
Prop 12 Repercussions
In 2018, California voters passed Prop 12. Formally known as the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative or the Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act, CDFA
Markie
Articles
From The Tractor Seat
My Thoughts From The Tractor Seat – The Green (Bowel) Movement
I recently met with a group of politicians that were pushing the “green deal” amendment being introduced as legislation by progressives, environmentalists and our wonderful
Don Hartman
Ag Writer Markie
First Calving Season
If you have followed my story for any length of time, you’ll know that I am new to ranching. In 2017, when I was 26
Markie
Farming & Ag News
California Finally Out Of The Worst Drought Category
Since the start of the water year, California seems to be entirely out of the worst drought category. About 1.4% is still considered to be
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Farm to Fork
Farmers and Laborers Affected by the Overtime Changes
As of January 1st of 2022, California farms with 26 or more employees are obligated to pay 1.5x regular rate for any hours worked past
MJDOA Member Contributor
Farm to Fork
Romaine Lettuce Prices Climb 61% After Farmers Grow Less
Farmers are growing less crops such as lettuce and a few other produce in a desperate attempt to avoid excess inventory due to the uncertain
MJDOA Member Contributor
Uncategorized
California Undermines Residential Solar Initiative
California has last month proposed reducing the rate at which homeowners can sell excess electricity from their rooftop solar panels into the grid, thus, weakening
MJDOA Member Contributor
Government Spotlight
Biden’s Pointless Promises
In the midst of higher and higher gas prices, and a failed reserve release plan from the Biden administration to temper them – some people
MJDOA Member Contributor
From The Tractor Seat
A Bunch Of Obnoxious Mules
I remember my granddad telling me a story of when he used to farm using horses. He preferred Belgium draft horses because they were a
Don Hartman
Government Spotlight
Vislack’s Shocking Statement
In what consider shocking, due to the apparent direction of the Biden administration, US Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack stated ‘If we are going to feed
MJDOA Member Contributor
Ag Technology
Deere Workers Back To Work
Deere workers have reached an agreement and are back to work. More than 10,000 workers walked off the job in October in strike, an event
MJDOA Member Contributor
Farming & Ag News
Surprising Case Study For Teaching Children About Ag
This may be the most compelling case study for teaching your children early on about Ag. A new study, sampling nearly 200 children ages 4-7
MJDOA Member Contributor
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