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Innovative Immigration Solutions Can Diversify Your Farm Team Oct 4, 2023
If your available labor pool seems to be getting more shallow, Rachel Beardsley, partner at Fragomen, an immigration law firm, says ag business managers can think more creatively. “Employers are […]
Keep Farm Employees Safe During the Extreme Heat Aug 21, 2023
For those whose livelihood depends upon working outdoors or in less than favorable conditions, this week looks to be quite difficult with higher-than-normal temperatures and humidity predicted. Meteorologists suggest parts […]
Ag Labor Working Group Created to Gather Input from Producers Jun 27, 2023
Approximately 21 million people are employed in the ag and food industry, according to USDA data from 2021. Of the 21 million, 2.6 million people work directly on the farm. […]
USDA Announces Steps In Providing Financial Assistance To Borrowers Who Have Faced Discrimination Mar 2, 2023
Washington, – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the first steps in its process for providing financial assistance to farmers, ranchers or forest landowners who have previously suffered […]
Why Do I Need Working Capital? Feb 21, 2023
During volatile times in agriculture due to changes in crop prices and costs, working capital, “cash”, is your friend. Working capital is the result of subtracting current liabilities from current […]
USDA Reports The Number Of H-2A Farm Seasonal Workers Dec 29, 2022
U.S. agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of U.S. domestic workers can fill seasonal farm jobs with temporary foreign workers through the H-2A visa program. The Department of Labor certified […]
25 Questions to Ask Your Farm Employees in 2023 Dec 28, 2022
The beginning of a new year can serve as a time to sit down with farm employees and go over their performance. Measuring their performance can help you both identify […]
UTIA Launches Fellowship to Help Meet Projected Employment Shortfall Dec 23, 2022
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has received a grant to launch a new graduate fellowship program aimed at preparing the next generation of leaders in […]
Illinois, Iowa, Texas: DTN View from the Cab Sep 9, 2021
DECATUR, Ill. (DTN) — Ryan Wieck typically starts his day tackling the toughest thing on the chore list. “Things never get better when I put them off. Unfortunately, it’s also […]
ConAgra Moving to Chicago, 30% Layoffs Globally Oct 5, 2015
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced October 5 that it is restructuring plans to improve profitability, advance its growth agenda and unlock shareholder value. ConAgra Foods expects to realize at least $300 million of efficiency benefits […]
