Employee Management
Commentary: A labor plan for all farmers
For far too long, farmers and ranchers have had to struggle to make sure that they have a legal, reliable supply of workers.
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PorkBridge educational series schedule announced
PorkBridge is a distance educational program that provides relevant and timely information to those involved with grow-finish swine operations and consists of six teleconference sessions conducted by industry experts.
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Agricultural leaders have a willingness to serve
Have you ever wondered why people involved in agriculture give back to their industry by serving in leadership roles when their plate is already very full with daily commitments to their farming/ranching operation?
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Midwest rural ag safety and health conference, Nov. 14-16
The conference will provide updated information on agricultural and rural safety and health as well as strengthen collaborative efforts among researchers, practitioners, agricultural producers and medical professionals.
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Producers and workers shouldn’t overlook flu shots
With flu season again upon us, the National Pork Board’s pork checkoff reminds pork producers, farm personnel and others who have contact with pigs to get their seasonal flu vaccination as soon as possible to help protect human and pig health.
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Ag college enrollment up sharply
Wendy Wintersteen, dean of Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said her school has seen a "simply incredible" 30 percent jump in undergraduate enrollment from 2006 to 2010. Wintersteen said the college expects to break its all-time enrollment record of 3,623 set 35 years ago in 1977.
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Pork Checkoff offers employee management webinars
The National Pork Board (NPB) is offering six free webinars this fall to help pork producers meet the challenges of managing human resources. The webinars will help managers discover new methods, tips and tools for working efficiently with employees.
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Producers focus on need for immigration reform, ag labor
Misguided immigration enforcement policies and political gridlock on comprehensive immigration reform in Congress put U.S. food production and jobs at risk from the continuing crisis in farm labor, ag interests said in news teleconference Sept. 19.
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Take steps now to reduce influenza risk
With human cases of H3N2 influenza virus, reportedly contracted from pigs at fairs this summer, pork producers are turning their attention to prevention measures among employees and in their herds.
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Survey: Pork industry wages competitive with other industries
Benefits also were comparable with 62 percent of swine operations offering a bonus or incentive plan for farm employees during the last three years and 71 percent offering medical coverage.
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Take precautions to avoid fires this harvest season
With almost all of Nebraska under high fire danger, it's important farmers take extra precautions with harvest underway across the state.
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- Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
- Help for flood affected farmers
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
- Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
- Hog Outlook: Retail prices up 2.4 percent over the last 2 years
- McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
- World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
- Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
