Drought continues to be a major concern, and new data shows drought conditions are deepening across the Midwest. According to the National Drought Mitigation Center, 64% of the corn crop and 57% of the soybean crop are now covered in drought. That’s a sizable jump in just one week.
Under the bill, USDA and FDA would become members of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.
To boost employee retention, farms need leaders who can effectively inspire and guide others. This might sound simple, but leaders need to possess a handful of characteristics they don't necessarily use on other areas of the farm.
The Committee on Ag is looking to solve workforce issues with the formation of the Ag Labor Working Group. "Reforms are desperately needed to address this pressing issue," said Co-Chair Rick Crawford (R-Ar.).
