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It’s hard to stay competitive in today’s job market. Here are four reasons why employees are in the driver’s seat in 2023.
Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.
If you’re ready to meet with an alternative lender, here are some points to keep in mind.
Undercover video campaigns, staging protests at grocery stores and posting graphic content on social media are common activist tactics, but here’s a look at a recent trend of court cases – and unfortunately, “wins.”
As I approached the site of my first animal activist rally, I kept my distance. I watched two people beside a small megaphone and a bag, checking their phones constantly. I leaned in anticipating what would happen next.
The Supreme Court has denied a petition to review California’s Proposition 12, which requires the sale of meat products in California to conform with the state’s animal housing standards.
With the current economic situation, both in agriculture and even personally, it is easy to feel stress and overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions on how to manage stress and work through a difficult time.
Competing for talent is the most concerning human resource matter for agriculture and food employers, followed by recruiting difficulties.
Futures markets are a mystery, says Scott Irwin, author of the new book, Back to the Futures, is now available for pre-order and is scheduled to be released on April 19 on Amazon.
The wild display of weather this year has showcased flooding, tornadoes and more. This unpredictable weather highlights the importance of having a plan to be ready for whatever severe weather pattern could hit your farm.
The vast devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that swept through multiple states last weekend is putting everyone on edge as another round of severe weather, including possible tornadoes, threatens many this week.
I wish grandpas never had to die. Especially the ones that sported bib overalls and rubber boots. I promise you this, the younger generation will reshare your stories and remember your advice long after you are gone.
When the going seems tough, don’t give up. Be brave, even when milk prices drop, feed prices rise and the next chapter of your farm seems like an uphill battle. Remember, the younger generation is watching.
With all of the chaos and confusion centered around running an agricultural operation, regularly scheduled meetings should be a must on your farm.
Three farmers share what they have done to keep their good employees, including how they hired some unique employees that have become a good fit for their operations.
When it comes to hiring potential candidates from Mexico to come work on your farm, there are many things to consider before you make the move. Victor Ochoa of Swineworks answers big questions on producers’ minds.
For the third straight year, agricultural exports from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic have reached an all-time record with pork leading the way in 2022.
I’ll never forget joining my daughter for a school walkathon. As we started walking, a little boy gravitated to us and made an offhanded comment about sleeping in his car. Could this really be happening in our community?
Denmark should aim to reduce beef and dairy production by levying an emissions tax on farming of $108 per metric ton in order to reach its ambitious climate targets, the government’s independent advisor says.
SNAP, which historically receives the greatest amount of farm bill funding, will see an 82% increase of a quarter-trillion-dollars.
If cash rent leases are negotiated via auction, Jim Rothermich is seeing prices drawing double – even triple digit gains. In Illinois, prices are up 90% to 120% compared to the previous year.
Yes, basic insurance for the farm is pricey. But an umbrella policy is usually more palatable, and it could literally save your operation in the event of a wreck or other tragedy, says Purdue’s Fred Whitford.
Combining data from 142 countries and over 28,000 feed mills, Alltech recently shared its 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook with global feed production survey data.
Providing purpose both on and off the farm, farm and ranch dogs earn top honors, selected from over 100 contestants across the nation, in the annual Farm Bureau contest.
Meetings are an inevitable element of business, but they can be a boon or a bore, depending on how they are run.
There is no time like the start of a new year to take a pulse on your company’s compensation and HR practices to see if they are in line with the outlook and trends for 2023. Here are five things to consider.
Families facing hunger receive 200,000 meals through Feeding America, as part of a donation by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), the Protein PACT and its sponsors.
Students from Oklahoma State University and Auburn University took home the top prizes in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 College Aggies Online scholarship program. Here’s a complete list of the winners.
After 38 years of hosting the Alltech ONE Conference in Lexington, Ky., the event is transforming into a series of international events around the globe in 2023.
Mentoring doesn’t come natural to all of us. Here are a few tips for evaluating a mentoring request.