As temperatures rise across the country, keeping farm workers safe is a top priority for producers.
The North Carolina Farm Bureau has some advice on how to beat the heat.
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The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act would expand access to year-round livestock and dairy operations.
Late-summer and fall video auctions have shown some pens scratched or passed, leaving cattle that could return to market as fed cattle as feeder prices rise.
Processing delays can back cattle up through feedyards and increase costs for producers.
Washington wheat farmers face rising labor, fuel, and other costs, with growers reporting a current break-even price of $7.71 per bushel.
