…NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts states, “Americans are experiencing firsthand what the Secretary refuses to acknowledge, the effects of COVID and lack of labor are hurting consumers, and…
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
…Institute (NAMI) has also pointed out that labor is the primary driver of increased consumer prices. “American consumers of most goods and services are seeing higher costs, largely due to…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…Eligibility requirements for drought-impacted ranchers include having incurred transportation costs for feed sometime this year for livestock intended for grazing. USDA will be establishing a national cost formula to determine…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-13-21
…higher-skilled labor pool might be the key to keeping U.S. ag competitive and nationwide groups highlight the benefits of biofuel to help California reach its carbon-neutral goals. Tune in to…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
…rail revenue. An American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report shows that over the last five years, the cost of shipping grain on railways has increased. Rail rates on corn, soybeans,…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
…said that preparing farm employees for new technologies serves multiple purposes. Increasing mechanization to combat ongoing labor shortages in agriculture will require a more advanced skillset from employees. That progress…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…given the drought conditions,” said Luke Matthews, Wildlife Programs Manager for the California Rice Commission. “So, this program provides cost-share payments to help operate groundwater pumps to create that habitat.”…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…labor and trade. The letter states supplies of farm inputs like crop protectants, fertilizers, and seeds have been difficult to obtain, and expensive to purchase. Highway transportation of farm products…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including keeping ‘navigable’ in the new WOTUS rule, the cost…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the efficacy of funding support. NASDA has suggested that funding be allocated for solutions to address a shortage of labor through actions such as investment in training programs. The association…
Hemp Webinar Covering Cultivation and Production Coming Up This Week
…webinar include agronomic best practices, labor planning, integrated pest management, and irrigation. Listen to the radio report below. Hemp Webinar Covering Cultivation and Production Coming Up This Week About the…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
…skilled labor in the agricultural sector. The dire circumstances of the current water year underscore the imperative need for an updated approach to water management. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering making informed decisions about biological approaches, dwindling ag labor…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…protect them from intimidation, preserve their right to vote and protect the sanctity of the secret ballot by vetoing this bad bill.” The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ARLB) has historically…