…decrease is labor and USDA predicts a mixed outlook for input prices in the coming year. Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…the Department of Labor, 384,900 H-2A positions were certified, marking a two percent increase—or 6,000 more positions—than fiscal year 2023. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American…
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
…complexity of transitioning to more sustainable energy sources, especially in agriculture. Lorrie Boyer talks with Bryan Little, chief operating officer for farm employer labor service, which is an affiliated company…
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…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…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…
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…