Dairy Labor News
A sneak peak of Farm Journal’s leading-edge survey insights illustrates strategic solutions that generate renewed confidence, ensuring a promising path forward for the industry.
Investing in training and building an on-dairy culture of community can make all the difference in a dairy’s success.
For those interested in enhancing their language skills with a focus on agricultural needs, personalized education should be the priority.
As immigration issues continue to be a significant concern for farmers nationwide, proactive measures and informed strategies are essential to minimize potential disruptions.
Idaho’s dairy industry exemplifies resilience and innovation, demonstrating its preparedness to tackle challenges while thriving in a competitive landscape.
The shrinking pool of workers in rural areas is a real concern as populations decline and economic opportunities increase in countries that have historically been sources of agricultural labor for the U.S.
Investing in employee development is just as important as investing in equipment. By building a skilled and engaged workforce, farmers can boost efficiency, retention, and long-term success.
Since being confirmed on Feb. 13, Secretary Rollins has been in the Washington D.C., USDA office for a few hours. Most of her time has been spent visiting farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in Kentucky, Kansas and at Top Producer Summit.
What do high-quality leaders have in common when it comes to developing both strong teams and strong balance sheets?
Complacency happens to our operations when we decide we are simply too busy working in the business to work on the business.
Take-home advice to boost your farm’s labor productivity
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.
As global populations continue to rise, with projections estimating a staggering 10 billion people by 2050, farmers worldwide are faced with an immense challenge: ensuring food security for all. This pivotal issue was the focus of discussions at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Paris, France, where industry experts gathered to share insights and explore solutions.
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.
Biden administration officials are meeting with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to urge good faith negotiations in the ongoing labor dispute with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA).
In the competitive world of dairy farming, finding and keeping top talent can be a challenging task.
Providing housing for farm workers is an excellent way to increase employee retention, heighten morale and boost performance.
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Larson Acres in Evansville, Wis., don’t have much turnover when it comes to the herdsman or herd manager position. The majority of the farm’s 75 employees have been with the Larsons for more than three years.
A second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in the United States since the virus was first confirmed in dairy cattle in late March,
Managing a farm is no easy job. Managing people – in some cases – is even more stressful.
The language barrier is often a challenge for dairies, as the owner and employees don’t always speak the same language. Now that barrier is extended as K’iche’ is becoming more well-known on U.S. dairy farms.
The key to maximizing the return on investment of a dairy’s workforce lies in the management’s ability to humanize operations, understand employee needs, and deploy individual skills appropriately.
Recently Assemblyman James Gallagher proposed a California bill to pull back current overtime rules and mandate overtime for farmworkers working more than nine hours in a day or 50 hours in a week.
“The single most important tool to predict peak performance is a very well-developed job description,” Dave Mitchell says.
What does an incredible leader, filled with so much knowledge and wisdom, who has had his hand in the tremendous growth and advancement of an organization like Milk Source, teach employees?
In recent years, agricultural employers consistently emphasized talent acquisition, but there has been a noticeable shift towards prioritizing retention as the primary focus in 2024.
The list of challenges facing animal agriculture is complex and multifaceted. This is what Dr. Robert Hagevoort from New Mexico State University Dairy Extension shared at the 2023 Milk Business Conference in Las Vegas.
On January 25, 300 farm workers protested Washington’s agricultural overtime law that went into full effect on the first of the Year. This comes after a two-year phase-in.