…conversation touches on the future of labor unions, contract negotiations, and the impact of strikes on agricultural shipments. The benefits of continuous operation and the concerns about cyber security are…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…cold tolerance, are involved with labor so that when a breeder is making crosses, they can use what they have called marker assisted selection,” she said. She says the use…
Farm Labor Survey Released
…Farm Bureau Federation, explains the latest insights from the newly released farm labor survey highlighting labor costs nationwide. “The November farm labor survey release told us that combined field and…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Order, it requires that private laboratories and state veterinarians report positive results to USDA that come from tests done on raw milk samples drawn as part of the NMTS. The…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…reliance on immigrant labor in California’s agriculture. The dialogue explores the financial and social implications of mass deportations, including the impact on farming, local economies, and community resources. The hosts…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…affordable, abundant food supply despite challenges like rising labor costs and inflation. Duvall also urged Congress to pass a modernized farm bill to support the industry. This Thanksgiving, every dish…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
DepositPhotos image A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research….
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
…from fellow ranchers. North Dakota rancher organizations are collecting donations, supplies, and labor to assist ranchers in the northwest part of the state who were devastated by wildfires in October….
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…on the per-acre cost of production, covering 60 percent of economic losses on eligible acres. Payment limits vary based on income sources: farmers earning less than 75 percent of their…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Export Trade
…farming was stimulated by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up and by 1770, a bushel of wheat cost twice as much…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…adds layers of complexity and cost to the wine trade. For instance, a restaurant or retailer in the U.S. must purchase wine from a licensed distributor rather than directly from…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…conservation practices and provide resources such as federal cost-sharing programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offer financial support to farmers who integrate pollinator-friendly habitats into their land management…
Enrollment Opens for Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program
…by December 1, 2024, with results announced on December 13. Bids are submitted on a cost-per-linear-foot basis. For more details or to apply, visit the CWA’s website. Sabrina Halvorson National…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…significant increase in regulatory costs for California farmers. From 2005 to 2017, these costs rose from $109 per acre to $977 per acre due to food safety regulations, labor laws,…