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How much do farm workers actually make?
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (443+ words) American agriculture is paying more for labor than ever before, yet many farmers say finding reliable workers has only become harder. Data compiled from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Indeed salary tracking, and the American Farm Bureau Federation show a complicated…...
California FFA Member Wins Justin Boots' Standard of the West Award
1+ week, 1+ day ago (170+ words) Mendota FFA member Yesenia Soriano was selected as the 2026 San Joaquin Region finalist for the inaugural John Justin 'Standard of the West' Award....
Monarch Tractor " an autopsy of a successful failure
3+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) By now the majority of those in agriculture or immersed in the rural life have heard that Monarch, the award-winning electric tractor manufacturer, very abruptly closed its doors and folded up shop forever. If you did not have any money…...
National FFA Organization partners with World Dairy Expo
3+ week, 6+ day ago (185+ words) AGDAILY World Dairy Expo has announced that the National FFA Organization has officially endorsed and will promote World Dairy Expo's 2026 FFA Dairy Judging Contest to its national membership. This collaboration expands opportunities for leadership, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections within…...
New research targets heart failure risks in U. S. cattle herds
3+ week, 6+ day ago (216+ words) The American Shorthorn Association has announced a collaborative research effort with Simplot's Land and Livestock division, focused on better understanding and reducing the risk of Bovine Congestive Heart Failure " an emerging challenge impacting cattle performance, feedlot profitability, and animal welfare…...
Op-ed: Texas new alternative veterinary medicine rules just follow existing state law
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) A recent article in AGDAILY, "Potential changes to Texas rule could reshape equine care," published on March 31, appears to cry wolf about how certain veterinary procedures may be performed in this state. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners" proposed…...
Nearly 3, 800 JBS workers in Colorado plan strike amid contract dispute
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (745+ words) Nearly 3, 800 unionized workers at a JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, are set to go on strike March 16 as negotiations for a new contract with the company failed. The strike is set to be led by members of United…...
Washington scientists work toward more reliable fire blight forecasting
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (770+ words) After a $222 million blow to orchards in 2018, Washington state's growers can't afford another blind spot. Research improving the forecasting model could eventually give a heads-up before the disease strikes. At the 2025 International Symposium on Fire Blight hosted by Washington State…...
Farmers backing Prop 12 may not be who you think they are
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (388+ words) When is farmer support not exactly what it seems? Noting the Prop 12 support from farmers is intended to be a "gotcha" moment for animal-rights activists. Here's the kicker though: A new analysis shows that the support often isn't coming from…...
Brighter Future Fund: Five years of impact
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (285+ words) Since 2020, the Brighter Future Fund has awarded more than $5 million in grants to over 2, 000 producers across all 50 states and U. S. territories. That reach was made possible by early leadership from companies like Tillamook, Applegate, Butcher Box, Domino's, Giant Food, major donors,…...