A study from Michigan State University found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of ...
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sets federal standards for employees including minimum wage, child labor and overtime.
Meeting labor needs is one of the most significant challenges facing agriculture today. Chad Smith has perspective on the issue from a North Carolina farmer. Smith: As the cost to grow food continues ...
“It’s unfortunately too late, but the writings on the wall for those of us who are still in this business.” One farmer grew blueberries in New Jersey. Another was a dairy farmer in Wisconsin. One was ...
A new wage rate rule for agricultural guestworkers takes a much-needed step towards reforming regulations that have put labor out of reach for many of America’s farmers. The Department of Labor ...
The US agricultural sector—especially farms producing labor-intensive crops such as fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products—relies on unauthorized immigrants to perform many seasonal and ...
Overview AI enhances farm productivity by detecting crop diseases early and optimizing resource usage efficiently.Livestock ...
Overview AI in agriculture improves efficiency by enabling real-time decisions through data, sensors, and smart machines.Computer vision and AI systems reduce i ...