Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
Total cash labor expenses for the U.S. agriculture sector are forecast to be $43.35 billion for 2023, based on new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. This would be an increase of $0.78 billion, or 1.8 percent,
Senate Moves Ag, Other Spending Bills, Readies for Fight with House GOP
The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October first government shutdown. Senate Democrats led by New York’s Chuck
GasBuddy: Weekly Fuel Prices Rise Again
After falling for two straight weeks, the nation’s average price of gasoline increased, rising 1.6 cents from a week ago to $3.79 per gallon. The national average is down 3.0 cents from a month ago but 11.4
TFI Welcomes STB’s Proposed Rule on Reciprocal Switching
The Fertilizer Institute praised the Surface Transportation Board’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on providing rail customers access to reciprocal switching as a remedy for poor rail service. STB Chairman Martin Oberman stated in the announcement, “In
AEM: Market Challenges Lie Ahead, But Optimism is Warranted
As equipment manufacturers look ahead to the remainder of 2023 and beyond, the landscape continues to present challenges for the industry and the ag and construction customers it serves. AEM members report demand for products across both
NASDA Foundation welcomes Next Generation class of 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation welcomes NASDA’s Next Generation class of 2023, featuring 13 students from ten states. The NASDA Next Generation class of 2023 will network with commissioners, secretaries and directors of