…program. She is also collaborating with the incoming Labor Secretary and Congress to address labor issues. The USA forecast predicts a 3.6% rise in labor costs, while other expenses may…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
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
…show underscores ongoing efforts and challenges in both farm labor and wildfire management. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…surrounding these programs, such as forced labor and lack of proper compensation for inmates. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of agricultural education, drawing parallels between prison…
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…
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…