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…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…to a dinner plate-sized area with pinpoint accuracy,” Sibley said. “This technology not only saves growers money on labor and chemical costs, but it also creates new opportunities for applying…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…the year, bringing the Prime bank loan rate to 7.5%. The labor market remained strong, with unemployment briefly rising midyear before falling to 4.1% as job creation outpaced expectations. Combined…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…Smith emphasized the company’s growth outlook while downplaying concerns about potential labor shortages due to mass deportations and the continued impact of bird flu on the meat industry. Smith said…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…and minimum wage mandates. The most significant increases were in labor, health insurance, and water quality compliance. California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
…history, but harvesting it, certainly another. Imagine doing the job by hand. No combines, no tractors, just a man, a horse, and a wagon. Beginning in the 1920s, labor saving…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…important steps taken. We helped a house task force develop ag labor recommendations, and we convinced the Department of Labor to come to the table and discuss short term solutions.”…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…implications for the agricultural sector, which heavily relies on immigrant labor. The discussion includes concerns about health clinics facing false social media rumors, the fear of profiling in everyday activities,…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…reached a tentative agreement on a six-year master labor contract covering ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. The announcement is seen as a significant step toward maintaining stability in…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…despite challenges from bird flu outbreaks. He also emphasized the importance of the H-2A visa program for seasonal agricultural labor, noting a 2% increase in certified positions for fiscal year…