How do ag labor issues have a domino effect?

Ag labor issues can have a domino effect.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture gives us a glimpse at how re-examining wage calculations could provide much-needed relief to farmers who have had to reduce their workforce.

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USMCA review nears a critical stage as the U.S. and Mexico advance talks while Canada risks being left behind, raising concerns across North American agriculture trade.
Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us to discuss the Food for Peace program’s Kansas roots, its place in the Farm Bill, and the importance of the USDA’s visit to the state.
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