To Deport Or Not To Deport? The Question Of Ag Labor
As labor shortages deepen across U.S. agriculture, Representative Derrick Van Orden is pushing forward legislation aimed at stabilizing the… Read More
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AFBF Sees A Positive Sign For H-2A Visa Reform
The American Farm Bureau Federation believes that long-term workforce stability will come through a more streamlined and flexible H-2A visa… Read More
Navigating the First Day on the Job
It doesn’t matter what area of agriculture business you’re involved in. Chances are you’ve had to try and hire someone to… Read More
Survey Results Show Dairy Farmers’ Views On Natural Resources & Labor
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently published two research briefs highlighting Wisconsin dairy farmers’ views… Read More
Battling For Labor With Higher Wages
Both the Wisconsin farm workers’ wages and hours have gone up from 2022. That’s the summary from the latest farm labor report… Read More
Carnivals: Takes More Than Just Rides
The carnival industry took a hit just like many others during the pandemic but things are on the uphill. That’s according to Ronald… Read More
Fiber Demand Limited By Labor
Processing wool and fiber takes time and skill. However, there has been a shift away from demand for the raw product as more consumers look… Read More
Latest Agriculture Employment Stats Shared
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released their latest agriculture labor report for Wisconsin and the United… Read More
Greater Unemployment In Animal Ag
Rural counties that rely on dairy and animal agriculture saw higher unemployment rates due to COVID-19, according to a recent article… Read More
Agribusinesses Among Workforce Grant Recipients
Employers in manufacturing, technology, agribusiness, forest products, education and nonprofit sectors from 10 Wisconsin counties have been… Read More