The U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 27 announced it would publish a final rule to amend how the adverse effect wage rates for the H-2A program are set to improve the rates’ consistency and accuracy based on the actual work performed by H-2A workers and to better prevent their employment negatively affecting the wages of similarly employed U.S. workers.

No matter your learning style, farm or business goals, there is something for everyone in the dairy industry at the 2023 Business Conference.

As national economic leaders approach their second year of battling inflation, it’s critical for ag business owners to know where the shelling is hitting hardest.

During the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, dairy producers and industry professionals will hear from dynamic speakers on real-time industry issues, including farm succession and family dynamics, what dairy can learn from the avian influenza pandemic, diversifying the family farm, change management, and multi-generational family businesses. 

South Creek Dairy worked directly with San Joaquin Valley Dairy Equipment and PRO Refrigeration to modernize their farm for more environmentally conscious milk cooling and water heating.