Podcasts about farm labor

On this latest episode, we'll learn about the latest in House reconciliation efforts; a biofuels policy coming soon; Ag Secretary addresses farm labor crisis; Midwest farmland values up slightly; a rising number of farm exits; John Deere investing in the U.S.; and Beck's Hybrids expanding west.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farmers and ranchers took center stage as the new administration learns more about the labor shortage impacting U.S. agriculture. Chad Smith has more.

A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.

While at NAFB Washington Watch this week, Mid-West Farm Report's Stephanie Hoff moderates a panel with Sarah Black, general manager of Great Lakes Ag Labor Services in Michigan, and Ben Tindall, executive director of Save Family Farming in Washington State, focused on farm labor. Key points: -Lawmakers won't touch farm labor policies if immigration is attached to it. -H2A is looking for updates, such as a paused wage rate and year-round visas. -Farm workers and their stories resonate with changemakers. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many in Wisconsin Dairy Farming is a way of life. But recent times have shown a labor shortage making it harder for these farmers to produce. One school in Green Bay heard this call for help and implemented the only pure dairy science program in the nation. Wendy Vandenboom, a dairy science instructor and Veterinarian with the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College shares the story of how local farmers called on them to start the program. She also shares what the future holds for the only pure dairy science college program in the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speaking at the Midwest Forage Association Symposium in the Wisconsin Dells, WIAmanda sits down with John Osterhaus, of Silver Streak Ag Services and president of the Wisconsin Custom Operators in Chadwick, IL, to talk custom harvesting, building your agricultural enterprise, and the policies coming out of the new administration that may have an impact on farm labor.Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road RadioSave on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-books

Diversifying a farm can take many forms. In this Pods for Profit, we'll hear from a Michigan crop farmer who's now in the trucking business. Jeff Fromm with Fromm Farms Trucking in Shiawassee County joins us to discuss how adding a fleet has helped offset times of low commodity prices.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do farmers take their soybeans to the elevator?In this Pods for Profit, we'll hear from Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk about how limited equipment and employees have led him to find cost-competitive transportation alternatives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.

California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted raids across the country, creating concern for undocumented workers. Baldemar Velasquez, president of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, offers Northwest Ohio insight on this week's Community Focus.

During World War I, Americans were asked to make do with less. One thing in short supply was labor. The war hit farmers especially hard. They were being asked to grow more food while facing a labor shortage. Agriculture was crucial to the war effort, so many farm workers were exempt from the draft. But that didn't stop eager volunteers from leaving the farm to join the military or work in factories producing goods for the war.

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Ali Hill, ag economist and assistant professor at UC Berkeley, to discuss implications of changing U.S. and Mexican farmworker demographics on U.S. crop production. 

Ryan, Noah, and Liz discuss undocumented farm labor in light of the electoral victory by a candidate promising mass deportations.

The USDA's Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, brings insight into the rising costs of farm labor—and what it means for the future.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about ag discussions about disaster aid from a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing that took place Wednesday, crop input availability for 2025, an uncertain future for the farm labor market, federal E15 legislation under a second Trump administration, and reports from the 2024 Dairy Summit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this latest of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about the election results and their potential impact, farm labor questions with a new administration, more harvest updates, farmers making plans for 2025, landowners' issues, and export sales.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unsung hero, forgotten, overlooked – these are common descriptors of Larry Itliong and his significant contributions to the American Farm Labor Revolution. Carmina and Patch join the growing voices seeking to remedy this tragic oversight by honoring Larry in this episode. Learn why, during every Filipino American History Month, we must commemorate our ancestors' contributions to the fabric of this great nation. Finally, learn why it is important to call it Filipino-American HISTORY (and not “Heritage”) Month.    Learn more: Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, PBS News Hour: The story of Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong, Filipino American Farmworkers | Asian Americans, Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son's Lonely Quest, Filipino American National Historical Society, History of Filipino Labor Leader Resides in Shadows, Larry Itliong Day in the Philippines 2024, YouTube: Our Trip to Delano, Larry the Musical – Know History, Know Self, Who Is Larry Itliong, The life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong, Filipinos in the UFW Movement: Agustín Lira & Patricia Wells Solórzano on Larry Itliong, If only he knew: The legacy of labor leader Larry Itlion – The Yappie, San Francisco Chronicle-Life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong, and Little Manila Rising-Donate to our capital campaign! To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Did you know that a good share of dairy farms and food processors employ migrant laborers? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Jim Goodman, M.S., retired third-generation dairy farmer, president of the National Family Farm Coalition, and farm activist. Goodman advocates for a farmer-controlled, consumer-oriented food system. He is a frequent contributor of thought-provoking articles on farming, food, politics, trade and labor for Common Dreams. Goodman discusses the corporate-friendly policies that fueled the economic decline in rural America, and pulls back the curtain on Project 2025.Related Websites: https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/10/30/how-decades-corporate-friendly-farm-policies-wrecked-rural-america-and-paved-way Everyone Owes a Debt to Laborers: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/we-owe-debt-to-labor Project 2025: https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/06/06/the-gops-stalinesque-plan-2025-to-shape-the-future-of-u-s-food-and-agriculture/print/

In this episode of the Ag Culture Podcast, Jamie Clover Adams , a leader in agricultural policy and advocate for Michigan's asparagus growers, shares invaluable insights into the pivotal role of labor policies within the agricultural sector. Jamie discusses the challenges faced by asparagus growers, the strategic advocacy needed to influence policy, and the critical decisions that shape the sustainability of the agriculture industry. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your understanding of agriculture policy and its impact on farming communities. (00:00) Introduction (00:47) Importance of Policy in Agriculture (01:19) Why Farmers Should Engage with Policy (02:06) Jamie Clover Adams' Background (05:37) Challenges with Labor in Agriculture (15:50) Discussing Solutions for Labor Challenges (22:05) Global Perspectives on Farm Labor (30:22) Closing Thoughts Meet the guest: Jamie Clover Adams brings extensive experience to her role as Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, focusing on research, promotion, and education to enhance asparagus growers' success. With a distinguished career in governmental leadership roles, including as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Director of Michigan's Department of Agriculture, Jamie advocates effectively for agricultural interests. Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast", hosted by Paul Windemuller. This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices. Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world. Expect engaging stories of Paul's journey as a first-generation farmer and consultant, covering topics ranging from coffee to greenhouses to agricultural technology. "Ag Culture'' will aim to inspire agricultural entrepreneurs and innovators weekly. Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠AgCulture Podcast⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

New H-2A final rule is being labeled as problematic by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives.

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Recently released agricultural census data showed the number of farmworkers in Washington has dropped dramatically over the last five years. At the same time, the number employed through the H-2A guest worker program has nearly doubled. We learn more from Seattle Times reporter Alison Saldanha about these contrasts and what they mean. 

Many in the ag industry are concerned about the guestworker visa program. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that's now how H-2A works.

Redundant reporting rules for farms employing guest workers, as well as a proposal to ease the burden of Washington state's new ag overtime restrictions on farmworkers were both up for public hearings in Olympia (segment aired 1/27/24). Scott Dilley with wafla joins Dillon to discuss the details and what may or may not happen in the hearings, as well as the impact of the hundreds of farmworkers that rallied just two days before this interview.

Finding qualified farm labor is a challenge everywhere in agriculture, but some are hesitant to figure out the H2A process.

With a lack of a reliable farm workforce, many American operations have turned to H-2A employees to fill the needs of their businesses.

As reliable ag labor becomes more challenging to find, autonomy is where some progressive farmers are looking to next.

Farm Labor continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture. Each year, Ohio State takes a look at the farm workforce picture and what the sector can expect moving forward. Dr. Margaret Jodlowski has the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, author and American Farmland Trust's Brooks Lamb will preview his upcoming talk at the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience as he shares his story of starting a farm career in a very challenging time.

Wisconsin's Farmland Preservation program is getting an overhaul after decades of neglect.  Stephanie Hoff talks with administrators about what's changing, and farmers that are ready to apply.A new survey out from UW-Madison and UW-River Falls points to irregular trends in how dairy farms are approaching farm labor management across the state.  Although the survey results were small, the division was noticeable.  Dane County is trying to deal with farm labor issues on their own.  Pam Jahnke talks to Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive Director, about their $8 million plan to address housing and language barriers.A third grade teacher from Fennimore has been named the Outstanding Ag in the Classroom teacher for 2023, and she claimed the award without even really noticing what she was doing.  Charitee Seebecker gets the interesting story from Beth Schaefer, director of the Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As artificial intelligence becomes reality in agriculture, some fear their jobs will be jeopardized.

The USDA says farmers who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is large. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor.

Good help can be difficult to secure for your ranch, and that makes finding ways to maximize animal performance with less labor input even more important to your bottom line. Joining us on this segment of Feedstuffs in Focus to explain how labor efficiency can be maximized through feed is Dusty Abney, Ph.D., with Cargill Animal Nutrition.  This podcast is brought to you by Cargill Animal Nutrition and its Ranger Limiter Technology, a proprietary technology that works with your forages and feeding programs to meet your animal performance goals in a self-fed format. Ranger provides versatility to fit a variety of commodities and feed ingredients while optimizing performance and the right gain for your cattle and operation. Ranger Limited,  do it your way. Find out more about Cargill and Ranger Limiter at RangerLimiter.comFor more information, on this and other topics, we invite you to visit our websites - www.beefmagazine.com, www.Feedstuffs.com,  and www.NationalHogFarmer.com. While you are there be sure to check out our digital editions and our new Feedstuffs 365 platform.

President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, Melissa Cropper, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about updates in the decision-making process for the state's educational system and the increased discussions around banned book lists during Banned Book Week. In honor of National Farmers Day, the America's Work Force Union Podcast checked in with the President and Founder of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Baldemar Velasquez. Velasquez talked about his life growing up in a migrant family, the work FLOC does for farm workers and the issues with organizing in the agricultural industry.

In this short episode of Talking Hoosier History, we'll discuss the Mexican bracero workers who came to Indiana during WWII, how Hoosiers welcomed them (or didn't), and how the braceros helped the U.S. meet wartime agricultural needs. We'll also get a glimpse of how the Bracero Program established immigration patterns that remain relevant today. Written and produced by Jill Weiss Simins. Performed by Justin Clark. A transcript of this episode is available at the THH website: https://podcast.history.in.gov/. Notes and sources: https://blog.history.in.gov/braceros-in-the-corn-belt-part-two/. Image: Dorthea Lange, Braceros, photograph, ca. 1942, accessed Online Archive of California.

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Michael Bailey, Vice President of Strategic Partnership at Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Bailey shares about labor issues that are happening in the agriculture sector everyday. He shares Ohio Farm Bureau's efforts in helping to bring light to and reduce this ongoing challenge in American agriculture.   More in this week's podcast:   Arthur Erickson, Hylio: Erickson is the CEO of Hylio and he talks with Dusty about drone technology in relation to the future of agriculture.   Meat Export Trade Mission: Two Ohio agriculturists recently went to Korea with the Meat Export Federation. They talk with Matt about their conversations in Korea around Ohio's Beef and Grain industries. Devin Dye: Dye talks with Matt about real estate and the sale of farm land. Lisa Mitchell, Gerald Grain: She talks with Matt about the pieces of grain in relation to storage this fall.  Intro 0:00 Arthur Erickson 9:12 Meat Export Trade Mission 13 Devin Dye 2:33 Lisa Mitchell 12:05 Main Conversation, Michael Bailey 22:13

Organic Farm Stand Line-up: --Laura Modlin's Solar/Lunar Report --Steve Munno's Small Farm Report --Vincent Kaye's Honey Bee Update --Farm Labor Reports from Brea Church and Megan Fountain Hosted by: Richard Hill, Laura Modlin and Chris Ferrio

Lawmakers say it's going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.

MSU Ag Extension has a lot of helpful fact sheets regardless of what state you live in! Check them out at the links below:MSU's Farm Labor & Human ResourcesMSU's Farm Stress ProgramStan Moore et al.'s research discussed in this episode-Check out our 10 free webinars for National Farm Safety and Health Week: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/ -If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guests: Stan Moore and Remmington Rice

Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn't get it across the finish line before the new congress.

Finding and retaining skilled farm workers is a challenge. Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide have created a new collection of labor resources to help farmers understand the long-term implications of the labor shortage and provide solutions that will help position your farm business to better attract, hire and retain farm employees. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn more about these resources and an upcoming webinar series to help you find creative ways to recruit farm employees.

Ag technology doesn't have to mean big venture capital bets on a world that's drastically different than it is today.

Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn't get it across the finish line before the new congress.

Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn't get it across the finish line before the new congress.

Soy Checkoff: https://www.unitedsoybean.org/FieldClock: https://www.fieldclock.com/Sometimes in agtech we get a little too focused on solutions that are still years away from reaching widespread adoption, and overlook providing practical solutions for today's problems on the farm. Joshua Farray is the CEO of FieldClock which helps track and manage farm labor. They're a great example that ag technology doesn't have to mean big venture capital bets on a world that's drastically different than it is today. Through their customer-focused approach, FieldClock has remained laser-focused on helping farmers and farmworkers with very practical tasks like clocking in and out, getting paid properly for piecework, and keeping compliant with labor regulations. Joshua has a family history in the produce trade, and that's also where he started his career. But int 2011 he decided to get into tech, and helped a lot of people in his network modernize their business through technology. His network was mostly made up of farmers and people in agriculture, and he eventually started building the product that would become FieldClock along with his co-founders which included farmers in Washington State. Joshua started off as CTO of the company and took over as CEO about a year ago. I appreciate FieldClock's customer-centric approach and relentless focus on challenges related to managing labor. I hope you'll find the product and the conversation as interesting as I did.

Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it's going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.

Finding and retaining good workers is a perennial issue on farms, and both sides of the labor equation have a lot to gain from getting the relationship right. When farm owners get it right they have loyal, returning workers, and if farm workers get it right they end up having a good work experience and contributing to the farm.Luckily, Sarah Janes Ugoretz is working on the issue of how everyone can have a better farm labor experience with the FairShare CSA Coalition, where she supports the Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship. She also just finished her PhD focused on creating positive labor experiences on diversified vegetable farms. We have a lot to learn from Sarah, including how farm owners can find and retain good labor, what kind of support farm workers need, strategies for diffusing conflicts, and more. In Shop Talk with Neversink Farm, we chat about new tools, old tools, how they can benefit your farm and tips to use them successfully with Conor Crickmore of Neversink Tools, which manufactures tools for farmers.In this episode of Shop Talk, we discuss how to do a quick summer greens no-till bed turnover. We discuss how summer heat can be used to quickly decompose the residue from leafy greens crops and turn beds over without going through time-consuming steps like physically removing the plants.Thanks to our collaborator on this podcast Neversink Farm. They make this podcast free to everyone with their generous support. For tools designed and made by farmers, check out www.NeversinkTools.com Connect With Guest:Email: sarah@csacoalition.org Download A FREE Magazine Issue:Go To Growing For Market Magazine: www.GrowingForMarket.com

Cattle Market Update Feeding Deer Mastitis this Summer   00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting today's show is Lee Schulz, Iowa State University Extension livestock economist, with a cattle market update. Lee discusses recent farm labor and cold storage reports from the USDA. Lee's article Cold Storage Farm Labor   00:12:05 – Feeding Deer: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues the show with information about deer and things to consider when deciding to feed them because people might be feeding more wildlife than just deer.   00:23:04 – Mastitis this Summer: Finishing today's show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at three things dairy farmers can do to reduce the spread of summer mastitis. Because of the conditions, dairy farmers often see an increase in mastitis in the herd during the summer.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.  

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Visit our sponsor: https://www.sound.ag/ (https://www.sound.ag/) April Clayton Twitter: https://twitter.com/AppleApril111 (https://twitter.com/AppleApril111) April the Apple Gal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DOJG_0BOYGv00KAw-CuxQ/videos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DOJG_0BOYGv00KAw-CuxQ/videos) April on “Real Food, Real People”: https://realfoodrealpeople.org/april-clayton-002/ (https://realfoodrealpeople.org/april-clayton-002/) April on “The Farm Traveler”: https://thefarmtraveler.com/2020/04/22/podcast-episode-53/ (https://thefarmtraveler.com/2020/04/22/podcast-episode-53/) April on “What The Farm”: https://farmercitygirl.libsyn.com/144-april-clayton-organic-orchardist (https://farmercitygirl.libsyn.com/144-april-clayton-organic-orchardist)  I've been following April Clayton on Twitter for a while, she is @AppleApril111, and she puts out some great content about their life and work at Red Apple Orchard, where they grow organic apples and conventional cherries. She also has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from my alma mater UC Davis, so she's actually Dr. April Clayton farm. Her and her husband are the second generation on their Washington fruit orchard.  A recent exchange on Twitter with April prompted me to reach out to her for this interview. She shared a video of a block of organic apples that she said they were considering not harvesting, due, in part to the labor situation. I wondered, just how expensive does labor have to be to make it not worth it to harvest certified organic fruit? Or was it that the labor was simply non-existent? Or were there other factors at play here I wasn't aware of? I also wondered if this meant the futuristic looking robotic apple pickers that I always see demo videos of might just be close to being an option for farmers like the Claytons.  These are the types of questions you're going to get some answers on today. I really enjoyed this conversation with April and Mike. These are the types of conversations that really help to provide the depth and nuance and complexity of an issue like farm labor.