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Farm labor reform has virtually no chance of going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be action on the workforce concerns.

National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says labor top challenge facing farmers.

National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner says he’s concerned that labor shortages will hurt the ag economy.<p>

NCFC president Chuck Conner says ag labor issues are the biggest challenge for the ag sector. He's pushing lawmakers to revisit and pass legislation to expand the H-2A visa program.

As many Indiana farms and ag businesses struggle with labor shortages, one Hoosier ag leader continues to push lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass legislation that may offer a solution. “Labor has quickly taken over as the number one challenge facing cooperatives and farmers,” according to Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council The post Labor is ‘Number One Challenge Facing Farmers,’ Says NCFC President Chuck Conner appeared first on Hoosier Ag Today.

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) and Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN 4th District) were among several lawmakers who introduced the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate and House. The legislation seeks to address the shortage of Technical Service Providers (TSPs) who help producers access USDA conservation programs through one-on-one assistance. This bill The post Sen. Braun, Rep. Baird Introduce Legislation to Increase Number of USDA Technical Service Providers appeared first on Hoosier Ag Toda...

With the current farm bill set to expire in less than six months, many in the ag industry are now heavily focused on the priorities for the next farm bill. “We just need a good farm bill to carry us through these volatile times acknowledging that that may not be today, but it could well The post Indiana Native and NCFC President Chuck Conner on Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill appeared first on Hoosier Ag Today.

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army have updated the rule on "waters of the United States," or WOTUS, which could impact farmers nationwide. Farm groups said the

Massive spending bill contains financial aid and climate incentives that will benefit farmers across the country.

Massive spending bill contains financial aid and climate incentives that will benefit farmers across the country.