Labor Inflation Keeps Pressure On Rural Main Street
NASHVILLE, TN – Small business optimism remained below average in April, and labor problems continue […]
labor
Rural Population Growth Driven By Migration Gains Recently
LUBBOCK, TX – Rural population trends are shifting, with more people moving into rural areas […]
Small Business Weakness Signals Pressure On Rural Economies
NASHVILLE, TN – Small business optimism declined in March, signaling growing economic pressure that could […]
Immigration Policy Shifts Could Reshape Farm Labor Supply
NASHVILLE, TN – Changes in immigration policy could significantly reshape the U.S. agricultural labor force […]
JBS Greeley Agreement Ends Strike, Restores Beef Production Operations
LUBBOCK, TX – JBS USA has reached a labor agreement with UFCW Local 7, ending […]
JBS Strike Enters Third Week Amid Labor Dispute
LUBBOCK, TX – A labor dispute at one of the nation’s largest beef processing facilities […]
Potential Strike Adds Risk To Tight Beef Supplies
LUBBOCK, TX – A potential strike at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, is […]
Rural Small Business Confidence Improves Heading Into 2026
NASHVILLE, TN – Small business confidence finished 2025 on firmer ground, offering cautious optimism for […]
Farm Bureau Sets 2026 Policy Priorities Nationwide
ANAHEIM, CA – Farmer and rancher delegates closed the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention […]
Labor Challenges Leading Increase in Food Supply Automation
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.
Researchers Attempting Mechanized Robot Harvest of Chili Peppers
One of the most expensive and frustrating areas for specialty crop producers is the issue of manual labor at harvest
Farmers Facing Severe Labor Shortage
(WASHINGTON, DC) In recent years, farmers have reported an increase in labor shortages. These reports […]