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USDA Secretary Vilsack announced that $700 million in competitive grant funding will be available through the new Farm and Food Workers Relief grant program to help farm and food workers with pandemic costs.

Two pig farmers will be joining in as mentors for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online scholarship competition that kicks off on Sept. 13.

If the labor shortage is not addressed, it could lead to farms and plants shutting down, causing serious financial harm to the communities in which they operate, says NPPC President Jen Sorenson.

Triumph Foods announced an agreement on Sept. 1 with the United Food and Commercial Workers District Union Local 2 in which the company will raise wages for its nearly 2,800-person workforce.

The Iowa State University Department of Animal Science announced the creation of the Dr. John Patience Chair in Animal Nutrition honoring John Patience, professor emeritus and global leader in swine nutrition.

Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. announced the first Carthage Emerging Leaders Group on Friday. Two years ago, CVS embarked on this unique training opportunity to help develop the next generation of leaders.

Livestock haulers secured a win in the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill, which the House approved last week. Provisions of Sen. Deb Fischer’s HAULS Act are included in the bipartisan infrastructure framework.

Producers evaluating the use of electronic sow feeding systems often question the impact on labor/staff. Experts say perhaps the most important thing to equip your team with is confidence during the transition.

The critical nature of the ag industry has required many ag employers continue business operations as normal. AgCareers.com’s annual Agribusiness HR Review survey of ag employers assesses employers’ COVID responses.

For Blane and Kristi Olson of Elkhart, Ill., the decision to build a 2,400-head finishing barn was not so much about their livelihood but more about ensuring opportunities for their children in the future.