Tag: farm labor
US Labor Dept.: Less pay means more farm employees
A crackdown on undocumented workers and cuts to farm wages threaten U.S. food production. Labor shortages grow as Americans reject farm jobs.
You’re not confused; up is down and white is black
In today’s politics, tariffs, labor shortages and farm payments leave U.S. farmers struggling while leaders call it “fun,” according to Alan Guebert.
Ohio State experts analyze complicated agricultural economy at Farm Science Review
Ohio State experts unpack USDA’s 2025 farm income forecast, warning rising costs, low row crop prices, tariffs and drought complicate agriculture’s outlook.
Rollins’ flash of ‘absurdity’ does not solve ag’s problems
According to Alan Guebert, automation won’t fix ag labor. America’s farms run on skilled, undocumented workers — and reform means recognizing their value.
Rural America has enough problems — why should we create new...
Alan Guebert weighs in on how President Donald Trump's immigration policies could begin to affect agricultural labor forces.
Nominations open for outstanding ag worker
The Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will recognize an outstanding agricultural workforce.
Autonomous tractors to be on display at upcoming Farm Science Review
Precision agriculture’s latest push is autonomous tractors. Although the shift to automation will be gradual, it is coming nevertheless, and Ohio State professor Scott Shearer is on the cutting edge of advancing this technology.
Finding that ‘good ol’ farm kid’
Farm owners and operators are advancing in age and when looking at who will perform the daily operations, it may feel like there is nowhere to turn.
Last ditch effort to reform agriculture labor in works
The Affordable and Secure Food Act would reform the H-2A visa program to provide year-round jobs and set up a pathway to a green card for farm workers.
Ohio farm groups, businesses urge reform to address farm labor issues
Some Ohio farm and business groups are urging immigration reform, saying it could help address workforce shortages in the food and farm sectors.
