Podcasts about farm labor

California's farm labor force is aging  and younger generations aren't stepping in to fill those jobs. At the same time, agriculture itself is changing with new technology and immigration enforcement, leaving big questions about the future of the industry. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report John Burton, a towering figure in California politics, has died at the age of 92. A family member confirmed his death to KQED. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Veronica Blanco, Director of Human Resources, from Innovative Produce to talk about growth, leadership, and the power of community in the ag industry. From being the first in her family to graduate college to stepping into leadership roles, Veronica reflects on the importance of mentorship, staying positive, and telling the real story of agriculture. She opens up about the challenges of stepping outside her comfort zone and the value of connecting with like-minded professionals through industry forums and programs. She also talks about how organizations like United Ag, programs like the Ambassador Program, and the supportive culture at Innovative Produce have allowed her to explore critical issues like access to care, mental health, and employee wellbeing — all while developing as a leader.Veronica opens up about the powerful role models in her life, beginning with her mother, whose positivity, work ethic, and belief in education laid the foundation for Veronica's success. She also speaks deeply about the impact of colleagues like Amy Wolfe, who have offered not only support but also constructive challenge — helping her shift perspectives, make hard decisions, and grow stronger in the face of transition.These relationships have built a sense of purpose and belonging, and Veronica has been intentional about passing on what she's learned. She reflects on the responsibility to share ag's story more clearly, especially the good that often goes unseen. Whether working behind the scenes or stepping up to public-facing roles, Veronica emphasizes the importance of staying positive, focusing on what's within your control, and surrounding yourself with people who believe in doing good work for good people.Whether you're in ag or any other industry, this conversation is a reminder that great people and strong values can shape your path in powerful ways.Innovative Produce: https://innovativeproduce.com/Kirti Mutatkar, President and CEO of UnitedAg. Reach me at kmutatkar@unitedag.org, www.linkedin.com/in/kirtimutatkarUnitedAg website - www.unitedag.orgUnitedAg Health and Wellness Centers - https://www.unitedag.org/health-benefits/united-agricultural-benefit-trust/health-centers/Episode Contributors - Veronica Blanco, Kirti Mutatkar, Dave Visaya, Rhianna MaciasThe episode is also sponsored by Brent Eastman Insurance Services Inc. - https://brenteastman.comBlue Shield of California - https://www.blueshieldca.comElite Medical - https://www.elitecorpmed.comGallagher - https://www.ajg.com/SAIN Medical https://sainmedical.com/MDI Network - https://www.mdinetworx.com/about-us

Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California's serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted worsening Central Valley air quality caused by wildfires, likening the smoke to winter fog. He warned that tensions between state and federal governments over forest management may intensify as fall approaches. Boyer added that federal intervention could even extend to California's 2028 Olympic preparations. Policy Spotlight: Mexican Wolf Debate Boyer reported on a House Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025. The legislation would delist the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act, a move supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the Arizona and New Mexico Cattle Growers Associations, and the Public Lands Council. Tom Patterson, President-elect of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, testified that wolf populations have shifted from a livestock concern to a community safety threat, citing attacks on pets, horses, and even children. In regulatory news, the EPA declined stricter wastewater rules for meat and poultry processors, concluding that current Clean Water Act requirements suffice. The National Chicken Council applauded this decision as a balanced approach to water quality regulation. Immigration Reform and the Dignity Act The program's central feature was an interview with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, who addressed farm labor shortages and immigration policy. He highlighted the bipartisan Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), introduced by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), as the most promising reform since the early 2000s. The Act includes a three-pronged approach: Long-Term Residents – renewable work authorization cards with penalties for undocumented status. Legal Pathways for New Workers – stronger background checks and legal entry channels. Criminal Entrants – removal of individuals linked to crime or gang activity. Cunha emphasized that the Act also provides protections for Dreamers and addresses Social Security benefits for long-term contributors who have paid into the system for decades. Coyotes, Fear, and Fake Documents Cunha warned about coyotes—human smugglers who charge up to $15,000 per person and often supply migrants with fraudulent documents. Workers fall into debt while employers unknowingly hire with false credentials. He called the system a “disaster” and urged growers to pressure congressional leaders like David Valadao, Jim Costa, Jimmy Panetta, and Vince Fong to support the Dignity Act. Despite federal assurances, many farmworkers still live in daily fear of deportation. Some alter their appearance to avoid suspicion, while enforcement remains concentrated in large metropolitan sanctuary cities. Farm Labor: Hard Work Few Will Do Papagni stressed that farm labor is not unskilled work, pointing to strawberry, lettuce, melon, and table grape harvesting as examples requiring years of expertise. Cunha agreed, noting that domestic welfare recipients are unlikely to take on such demanding jobs—something proven during the 1996–1998 Welfare to Work Program. With many long-time workers nearing retirement and fewer young people entering agriculture, Cunha pressed for a comprehensive guest worker program. A Call to Action Cunha's message to farmers and ag communities was clear: contact your congressional representatives and urge support for the Dignity Act. He highlighted Vince Fong as a key California lawmaker yet to sign on. If passed, the bill would initiate a five- to six-month rule-writing process, during which workers would receive documentation verifying employment, providing immediate protection while regulations are finalized. Farm Income and Market Updates According to the U.S. Economic Research Service (ERS): Net farm income in 2025 is projected at $179.5 billion, up 40.7% from 2024—the second-highest on record. Median farm household income, however, is projected to decline by $1,189 in 2025, reflecting weaker off-farm earnings. Government payments are forecast at $40.5 billion, the highest since 2020. The dairy sector is also strengthening, with exports reaching 18.7% of domestic production in June—the highest since 2022. Domestic yogurt consumption rose 12.2%, while overall use of milk solids grew 3%. Competitiveness and Global Pressures Papagni noted the difficulty of competing with countries paying $10–20 per day compared to California's $16 per hour wages, combined with stricter U.S. regulations. Boyer emphasized that despite higher costs, U.S. agriculture provides the world's safest and most affordable food supply, thanks largely to immigrant labor. Citrus Greening and Global Potato Trends Rick Dantzler of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation reported promising progress in the fight against citrus greening disease. Oxytetracycline trunk injections are showing strong results, with healthier canopies and improved fruit quality, though production costs rose 7%. Meanwhile, the global frozen potato market has shifted dramatically. Between 2019 and 2024, China and India moved from net importers to exporters of frozen fries and processed potato products, expanding markets into Asia and the Middle East. Criminal Provisions in the Dignity Act The legislation also strengthens criminal enforcement, including: Tougher penalties for illegal re-entry after multiple deportations. DNA testing to confirm family ties. Stricter penalties for voting by non-citizens. Increased minimum penalties for child sex trafficking. Boyer linked these provisions directly to combating coyote networks and broader exploitation. Wrapping Up The episode closed with Papagni and Boyer urging farmers to engage in the policy debate, follow updates at AgNetWest.com, and recognize that immigration reform is essential to keeping U.S. agriculture competitive and sustainable.

According to the group's President and CEO Dave Puglia, “Rescinding the ‘no-staggering' rule eliminates needless cost and complexity, giving farmers the flexibility they need to meet real-world labor demand.”

Ask any farmer what their biggest challenge is right now and most will say ‘labor'. But what if, instead of trying to get more farm workers, we focused on changing the types of jobs available on farms? That's where robotics comes in.Unfortunately, successfully commercializing robots in agriculture has been extraordinarily difficult, especially relative to sectors like healthcare, defence and warehousing.We break down the problem into three key challenges, based on research by Sophie Thorel, robotics expert and researcher at CREO Syndicate. Sophie argues robotics in agriculture needs to overcome the technical challenge of varied, uncontrollable environments; the cost and capital challenges that often comes with hardware; and the social stakeholder challenge of getting farmers and farm workers involved in the design process. Connie Bowen, GP at Farmhand Ventures, also joins us, drawing on her expertise in understanding and investing in agtech from a labor-first perspective and how all of these challenges intersect.Connie, Sophie and Sarah discuss:Sophie's journey into robotics and why a family office investment platform cares about robots in food & agricultureHow we can overcome the time and cost it takes for on-farm robotics to develop to a stage where it's actually useful for farmers/growersWhy it's so important for farmers and farm workers to be involved over the long term in a robotics program- from design into implementationHow overcoming the key challenges in ag robotics could lead to a revolution in farm labor– more attractive and skilled farm opportunitiesUseful Links:Agriculture Robotics: Technologies Enabling the Fourth Industrial Revolution" - CREO reportAg LaunchPete Nelson on partnering with growers to build better agtechBeyond VC: Redeemable Equity in Agtech, with Connie BowenThe Three Categories of Autonomy in Agriculture, SwarmFarm RoboticsBurroTRIC RoboticsFor more information and resources, visit our website.The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

(August 14, 2025)Can homegrown teens replace immigrant farm labor? The White House lowers expectations for the Trump-Putin summit. Inside Silicon Valley's growing obsession with having smarter babies. 

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LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredIs Donald Trump rethinking immigration, or just riffing in real time? His latest CNBC appearance stirred the pot, especially with remarks on undocumented farm workers and who's really doing the heavy lifting in America's fields. While social media fixates on fact checks, the real issue might be economic—farmers can't find workers, and it's not just a U.S. problem. From Greece to Italy, nations are facing the same labor shortages and turning to migrants to fill the gap. Will Trump's base get on board with a more pragmatic approach—or will ideology keep clashing with reality?

Agriculture news has gone mainstream in a big way recently, and few farmers are happy about it. Immigration raids on farms, especially those in California and elsewhere along the U.S.'s southern border, have been growing as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials become a more and more constant presence on the road and in the field. And even farmers whose workers are hired through the H2-A program, the federal guest worker system, are feeling the heat. Today, DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton brings us up to date on all the latest policy news around the agricultural workforce. We'll dig into the details of his recent story on the H-2A program, talking through the benefits and the drawbacks farmers experience, and why it seems to be becoming increasingly expensive and risky to use, even as the number of H-2A visa requests continues to grow. We'll also hear updates from Capitol Hill and the White House about how farmers' concerns are being heard and what policy solutions might be on the way as advocates continue to raise their voices.Then, we'll hear about how labor issues collide with shifting trade pressures, trends in the U.S. workforce, and even changes to federal staffing levels due to recent restructuring of key organizations, including the USDA.

President Trump fields questions on tariffs, Ukraine, and Epstein during his sixth Cabinet meeting, fallout continues from the Central Texas floods, and the Administration rejects amnesty but hints at flexibility for some illegal immigrant workers. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Today's Sponsors: Zocdoc - Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Visit https://Zocdoc.com/WIRE #sponsored Lumen - Go to https://lumen.me/WIRE to get 10% off your Lumen. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy

A consistent message from farm groups nationwide is that labor is a No. 1 issue in the agricultural economy. Jeremy Foltz is a professor of agricultural and applied economics at UW-Madison. He’s currently gathering data on what the farm workforce looks like on dairy farms across the state. It’s research done through the UW Dairy Innovation Hub. He paints the picture for us on what the survey results have shown so far, and he agrees lack of farm labor is a problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Joined by local utah creative videographer, photographer Kazu, having lived in japan, to utah, California, working on a farm in japan to media production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outatreeses/support

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.

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.

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

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.

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