Mental Health Hope & Help - 2
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:55AM CDT
Two farmers who have struggled with and overcome their own mental health issues urge other farmers and ranchers to talk about mental health and reach out to others in their community who may be struggling.
USDA Reports Preview
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:50AM CDT
In its May 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, USDA will update old-crop estimates as well as establish new estimates for the 2024-25 season. Also, the monthly Crop Production report will give the first production estimates for this year's winter wheat crops with state breakdowns.
Company Faces Child Labor Violations
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:08PM CDT
Somerville, Tennessee-based Fayette Janitorial Services LLC has been ordered to pay $649,304 in civil penalties for violating child labor laws by employing children to work overnight shifts at a Seaboard Triumph Foods LLC packing plant in Sioux City, Iowa, and a Perdue Farms plant in Accomac, Virginia.
Ag Weather Forum
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:36AM CDT
The jet stream is going to split into two pieces this week, but both a northern jet and a southern one look to remain active across North America, pushing storm systems through that produce regular rainfall.