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A new report highlights the need for a stable agricultural workforce to support Thanksgiving dinner grown in America. Third-generation farmer Linda Pryor tells Brownfield every stage of the food supply chain is dependent on labor. “Without a reliable workforce, a farmer can grow great crops, but without employees to help get them ultimately to someone’s table, The post Farmers call for long-term labor reform as Thanksgiving food production faces worker shortages appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Farm business management coach Bret Oelke says effective labor management is a critical driver of farm profitability. Oelke, the owner of Innovus Agra, says having skilled, dependable staff is important to keep a farm productive. He says attracting a good team starts with creating a good work environment. Hear more in this Managing for Profit. The post Five tips for managing farm labor appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says winter weather has ended fall fieldwork. “We’ve got the fertilizer down. We just don’t have the ground worked yet.” Travis Mockler tells Brownfield “I’ve been messing with the cows trying to get them ready for any weather that might be coming. I think they’re talking a couple inches The post Cold and high winds bring fieldwork to a standstill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says it’s unlikely Congress will pass a Farm Bill 2.0 by the end of the calendar year. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield “I would certainly love to get it done sooner rather than later, but it’s probably gonna take a little while. There does not appear like there’s as much The post Farm bill 2.0 faces delays, Congressman says little momentum left appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.