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Farm Workers Making More Money Compared to 2020

November 30, 2021 Ryan Crowe 0

Farm labor participation is higher this year than last, according to a report released last week by USDA.

Agricultural Workforce, Led By Livestock Sector, Gradually Increasing

September 9, 2021 Tony St. James 0

While there may not be any more farmers today than ten years ago, there are more workers in agriculture.

Labor Challenges Leading Increase in Food Supply Automation

July 12, 2021 Tony St. James 0

As many employers across the country continue to struggle with labor issues, primarily the lack of an available and willing workforce, those planning to return to some jobs in the future will find their positions gone.

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USDA and Secretary Perdue Announce Streamlined H-2A Website

July 29, 2020 Tony St. James 0

The agriculture industry has long relied on the availability of foreign ag workers to tend fields, maintain livestock operations, and harvest crops and animals.

Researchers Attempting Mechanized Robot Harvest of Chili Peppers

July 3, 2020 Tony St. James 0

One of the most expensive and frustrating areas for specialty crop producers is the issue of manual labor at harvest

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