Agriculture Must Do More To Win Over Next Generation Workers
The agriculture industry is facing problem that could be detrimental to the way we produce food. It is estimated that by 2020, there will be a significant employment gap across all agricultural fields. An article from Farmers Weekly says, “Land-based industries including agriculture are facing a mighty staffing challenge, with an estimated 600,000 new entrants […]
How to Use Blockchain in Agriculture
Blockchain technology has made its way to the agricultural industry, and the food industry is taking notice. While complex, blockchain technology can enhance the way farmers grow and distribute our food. In an article from Coin Telegraph, author Ann Maslova writes, “Our current food system offers a fertile opportunity to explore how the Blockchain technology […]
Building Your Farm’s Brand
Farming has become a practice of sustainability, and farmers want consumers to start noticing. Building a farm brand may be the next step in revolutionizing farming. In an article from Agriculture.com, author Jessie Scott writes about Reid and Carla Weiland, farmers who have created a brand for their farm. Scott writes, “This past August, Reid […]
Automated Food: Planted by Robots, Harvested by Robots
Farmers work long, strenuous hours to provide food for the masses. The uncertainty of the weather and other conditions make the agriculture industry one of the hardest to predict. Will we see a transition to the digital age in the next five years for farmers and their fields? In an article from Disruption Hub, author […]
Digital Transformation in Agriculture
While the agriculture industry may not be thought of as technologically advanced, a digital transformation may be the key to increased productivity and reduced labor. With a digital transformation, farmers may soon be able to expand their markets. In an article from Nearshore Americas, author Ignacio Perrone writes, “while the use of technology in the […]
How To Raise Farm Income In a Pinch
Like everyone, farmers would like to increase their income while avoiding paying higher tax rates in the future. In an article from AGWeb, author Paul Neiffer discusses how farmers can increase their income quickly. Neiffer writes, “Most of these situations involve trying to soak up a standard deduction and personal exemptions that might go to […]
Judge Upholds Previous Decision on Overtime Changes
Last week, the same Texas judge who originally struck down the overtime rules proposed by the Obama Administration, upheld his ruling. Many experts see this as the final blow for the proposed increase in the number of workers who would be eligible for overtime compensation. In the article, author David O’Connor writes, “Federal District Court […]
Americans are Saying Agriculture is Sustainable
According to a recent poll, most Americans think agriculture and farming are among the nation’s most sustainable sectors. In an article from the High Plains/Midwest Agricultural Journal author Mace Thornton writes, “Almost everyone supports sustainability, by one definition or another. And, while the background noise around this discussion might sometimes suggest otherwise, many Americans think […]