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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
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
…Shannon Grove aimed at creating a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the cost of providing overtime wages for farm workers. They clarify the nuances of overtime wages…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…across the United States where inmates are engaged in farming activities. These programs aim to reduce costs, provide inmates with valuable life skills, and prepare them for reintegration into society….
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…could have reduced taxpayer costs by alleviating pressure on federal farm support programs. “The year-round E15 measure was ‘budget neutral.’ It wouldn’t have cost a penny. In fact, over the…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…interpret soil and tissue tests, ensuring that farmers apply the right nutrients at the right time for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. For more information on nutrient management and research, Isaak…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…one Missouri farmer has taken to TikTok to express concern that he may lose his farm after the administration allegedly “reneged” on his cost-share contract under the Environmental Quality Incentives…
JBS USA Food Company Settles with the U.S. Department of Labor
DepositPhotos image JBS USA Food Company will pay $4 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Labor for using child labor in meatpacking plants, with funds earmarked to prevent…
Autonomous Robotics Expands in Agriculture with Farm-NG
…this approach could reduce per-acre equipment operating costs by 30 to 40 percent compared to traditional tractor use. For smaller farms, the Amiga serves as a labor-saving tool, assisting with…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…focus on a recent AgAlert article by Caleb Hampton that outlines this regulation and updates from Cal OSHA. The conversation also touches on how such technology could transform agricultural labor…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…Mikesell stated that one Laser Weeder can replace the work of about 70 laborers, reducing costs and alleviating concerns about labor shortages, overtime pay, and housing requirements for agricultural workers….
Precision Sprayer Earns Recognition at World Ag Expo
…aims to address key agricultural challenges, particularly in reducing labor and input costs. The ARA sprayer, recognized as one of the top ten new products at the expo, offers multiple…