It might take time to arrive, but autonomy in farm equipment could help with labor challenges and improve efficiency on the farm, University of Missouri Extension ag engineer Kent Shannon
Tropical storm Hillary brought high winds and flooding to farms in southern California over the weekend, but specialty crop growers in the impact zone say the damage could have been worse.
A government agency has decided that the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, two of the largest gateways for U.S. container exports, need new limits on air pollution and fears are mounting that a proposed rule now being drafted will end up restricting trade.
Colleges, companies, farm organizations and others around the country are employing innovative thinking to develop the next generation of ag and food employees. Apprenticeships, workforce training, career development and onboarding employees all offer ways for companies to build their future workforce with the talent needed to meet the growing projected job opportunities in the agricultural sector.