…This initiative helps growers plant habitats for pollinators, providing technical assistance, seeds, and materials at no cost to the growers. Gault explains the program’s aims, the ease of participation, and…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…fiscal year 2024 may seem modest, it underscores how crucial seasonal workers remain to American agriculture. Despite rising costs and new regulations, most experts expect reliance on H-2A labor to…
Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue
DepositPhotos image A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue Sponsored Content…
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…port automation for East and Gulf Coast ports. Their existing labor agreement is due to expire on January 15, raising the possibility of another strike or work stoppage that could…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…Lorrie reflect on the shifting perceptions of biofuels, the challenges of building infrastructure for electric vehicles, and potential environmental costs associated with both. Personal stories and expert opinions highlight the…
American Agriculture History Minute-Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm Legislation
…June 1859. The original farm consisted of 648 acres and purchased for a total cost $5,380. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…2026. AutoFill is designed to reduce labor costs by up to 75% and increase harvest efficiency by automating labor-intensive tasks such as de-stacking and filling lugs. AutoFill improves efficiency when harvesting…
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
…LinkedIn post it is undergoing a strategic shift to strawberries and also cited the rising cost of doing business in California, including climbing energy costs, made operating there challenging. Plenty…
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
…$30,000 to a freshman female undergraduate pursuing a Western-affiliated degree, with the funds distributed over three years to help alleviate the cost of higher education. Erin DeLong, Marketing Manager for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…has seen three times more demand than funding. Brillinger emphasized the economic benefits, including water and labor savings, but noted the high capital costs (up to $700,000) that hinder smaller…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…broader impact on national health and dietary habits. Lorrie Boyer talks with Bryan Little, chief operating officer with Farm Employers Labor Services, a California Farm Bureau Affiliated Company, about creating…
AFBF President Duvall Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
Shutterstock image Farm labor has been an ongoing issue for the ag industry. C.J. Miller recently spoke with one of the nation’s top ag leaders, who says he’ll be pushing…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross, the discussion covers the potential ripple effects on supply chains, labor markets, and local economies. Lorrie interviews Tracy Edgar, owner of Bright Changes Consulting, where…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted
…in June 1859. The original farm consisted of 648 acres and purchased for a total cost $5,380. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…