Labor

Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as dairy and meatpacking plants are especially vulnerable to labor shortages.

The Fertilizer Institute’s 2024 Fertilizer Industry Economic Impact Study details the contributions of the U.S. fertilizer industry to the economy and also explains the global nature of fertilizer markets.

The addition of hogs and a trucking business to his family farm has allowed Erik Oberbroeckling to employ a large staff and alleviate some struggles when grain farming is less profitable.

Ag industry groups recognize the crucial role that immigrant workers play in the U.S. food system. They emphasize that these workers often take on physically demanding jobs that many American-born workers are unwilling to do.

The British Columbia ports labor dispute continues, impacting exports at Canada’s biggest port in Vancouver with no sign of negotiating progress.

Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found ADM failed to inspect or test critical safety systems in the explosion that injured three workers.

Union head vows to stay on strike ‘as long as necessary’ as the first strike since 1977 halts the flow of goods, ranging from bananas to beef, pork and poultry to industrial materials, leading to potential shortages and price hikes.

The group of terminal operators and ocean container lines said their new offer would increase wages by nearly 50%, triple employer contributions to union retirement plans, strengthen health care options, and retain the current language around automation and semi-automation.

Sixth-generation farmer Reid Weiland says proper onboarding is vital when it comes to hiring farm labor.