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Will Robots Take Our Ag Jobs?
Farm of the Future
Automation in agriculture is, of course, a good thing, but some fear that it may take jobs away.
Potato Contribution Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council released data from a new Michigan State University study that shows the potato industry contributed a staggering $100.9-billion dollars to the U.S. economy in 2021.
Potato Contribution Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council released data from a new Michigan State University study that shows the potato industry contributed a staggering $100.9-billion dollars to the U.S. economy in 2021.
No Seed Potatoes No Food Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom County Seed Potato grower Scott Bedlington says a tone-deaf Olympia needs to stop adding unreasonable regulations or farmers will have no choice but to sell their land.
No Seed Potatoes No Food Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom County Seed Potato grower Scott Bedlington says a tone-deaf Olympia needs to stop adding unreasonable regulations or farmers will have no choice but to sell their land.
Farm Groups Fear New WOTUS Rule and More Skilled Work in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups say they fear the EPA's new WOTUS rule will create confusion and cause disruptions in routine agriculture, and Rural America is hiring more skilled workers than ever before.
Farm Groups Fear New WOTUS Rule and More Skilled Work in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups say they fear the EPA's new WOTUS rule will create confusion and cause disruptions in routine agriculture, and Rural America is hiring more skilled workers than ever before.
Alabama Farmers Fed Joins WOTUS Worries and More Skilled Work in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups like the Alabama Farm Federation say they fear the EPA's new WOTUS rule will create confusion and cause disruptions in routine agriculture, and Rural America is hiring more skilled workers than ever before.
Ag Sees Increase in Skilled Workers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the last two decades, USDA reports that the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers.
H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
Climate Change California Threat and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Climate change called existential threat to certain California crops, and Bayer to challenge decision on PCBs that allegedly caused cancer in Washington state.
Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Ian damage to Florida crops estimated as much as $1.56 billion dollars, and Bayer set to challenge a $275 million decision for exposure to PCBs.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.
U.S. Economy Creates 315,000 Jobs in August
Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor challenges, including in agriculture, are still of much concern.
California Water & Irrigation Cuts and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, and agriculture and food production creates large number of U.S. jobs.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
Atlantic Hurricane season began June 1, and agriculture and food production create large number of U.S. jobs.
WAEF's New Boss Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has a new Executive Director by the name of Dr. Faviola Barbosa who shares what it's like and what's ahead for WAEF.
WAEF's New Boss Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has a new Executive Director by the name of Dr. Faviola Barbosa who shares what it's like and what's ahead for WAEF.
USDA on Seattle Port and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announces help for the Port of Seattle with pop-up container site for ag products, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is out.