NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…lactose intolerance and dietary preferences. The conversation shifted to the impact of labor costs on the fast food industry, noting the rise of automation and robotics. Finally, they promoted an…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
…and a discussion on the importance of having an adequate farm labor workforce. Nick gives a specialty crops growing and harvest updates. Nick and Lorrie then talk about exploring new…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…This technology uses sensors to monitor chicken welfare in real-time, enhancing traditional methods. The system tracks bird health, behavior, and environmental conditions, potentially reducing labor costs and improving efficiency. McDonald’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…level the playing field by promoting U.S. ship use and preventing China’s market power over global supply chains. They also discuss the broader implications for trade, labor costs, and the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference In 1850, it’s estimated it took 75 to 90 labor…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…weather and drought conditions, worsening pest and disease pressure, rising input costs and inflationary pressures, and the repercussions of labor shortages. Introduction of the Supporting Innovation and Agriculture Act Sponsored…
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
…program. She is also collaborating with the incoming Labor Secretary and Congress to address labor issues. The USA forecast predicts a 3.6% rise in labor costs, while other expenses may…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor…
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
…industry’s economic challenges, particularly labor costs. Congress Urged to Support American Growers Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Senate Bill 628 provides Tax Credit for Agricultural Employers
Farm labor Weeding a Field Shutterstock Image CA Senator Shannon Grove has proposed Senate Bill 628 to provide a tax credit for agricultural employers to cover overtime wages for farm…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production In 1850, it’s estimated that it took 75…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…show underscores ongoing efforts and challenges in both farm labor and wildfire management. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…surrounding these programs, such as forced labor and lack of proper compensation for inmates. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of agricultural education, drawing parallels between prison…