Housing for immigrant workers on dairy farms is often tucked away and largely exempt from inspections. Advocates say that can lead to poor conditions. ‘You have no one to protect you,’ one worker says.
For Years, Farmers Milked Cows by Hand. Today, Technology Is Doing More of the Work.
Dairy producers see improved efficiency, cheaper labor, calmer cows; the key challenge: does the price tag of high-tech work for producers?
Dairy producers see improved efficiency, cheaper labor, calmer cows; the key challenge: does the price tag of high-tech work for producers?
From Factory to Field, Fertilizer Is a Huge Source of Planet-Warming Emissions
Critics say producers are choosing false solutions to shrink their footprint.
Critics say producers are choosing false solutions to shrink their footprint.
OSHA Should Strengthen Rules to Protect Meat and Poultry Workers from Infectious Disease, Government Watchdog Says
Hundreds of meatpacking workers have died of COVID-19 since 2020.
Hundreds of meatpacking workers have died of COVID-19 since 2020.
Poor Regulatory Safeguards Leave Farmworkers Suffocating in the Face of Increasing Heat Waves
A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Academics, occupational health specialists and advocacy groups are calling attention to the under-reported impact of climate change on this group from heatwaves.
A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Academics, occupational health specialists and advocacy groups are calling attention to the under-reported impact of climate change on this group from heatwaves.
Iowa Skipper Butterfly ‘Canary in Coal Mine’: A Warning Sign of Prairie Loss Consequences for Farmers, Wildlife Alike
Nearly 250 million acres of the Great Plains have been converted to cropland as of 2020. Farmers and wildlife both suffer from the depletion of prairies.
Nearly 250 million acres of the Great Plains have been converted to cropland as of 2020. Farmers and wildlife both suffer from the depletion of prairies.
The Mississippi River’s Floodplain Forests Are Dying. The Race Is on to Bring Them Back.
The recent losses are worrying to scientists and land managers — especially since climate change will make extreme flooding a more frequent threat.
The recent losses are worrying to scientists and land managers — especially since climate change will make extreme flooding a more frequent threat.
Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry Relies on Undocumented Immigrants, but the State Won’t Let Them Legally Drive
Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.
Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.
Lost in Translation: How USDA Barriers Leave Immigrant Farmers and Ranchers Behind
Federal agriculture funding is a vital resource, but immigrant producers face language and cultural obstacles to benefiting from it.
Federal agriculture funding is a vital resource, but immigrant producers face language and cultural obstacles to benefiting from it.
How Big AG Pollutes America’s Waters and Makes Money Doing It
Crop production practices that limit nutrients are largely ignored.
Crop production practices that limit nutrients are largely ignored.
Three Widely Used Pesticides Driving Hundreds of Endangered Species Toward Extinction, According to EPA
Analysis: The chemicals known as neonics are killing bees and other pollinators, polluting waters and ending up in people’s urine.
Analysis: The chemicals known as neonics are killing bees and other pollinators, polluting waters and ending up in people’s urine.
Illinois Enacts Law Increasing Penalties for Exposing Humans to Pesticides
The legislation stems from a 2019 incident where dozens of farmworkers, including their children, were exposed to pesticides. Advocates said the new bill will help prevent incidents like that from happening again.
The legislation stems from a 2019 incident where dozens of farmworkers, including their children, were exposed to pesticides. Advocates said the new bill will help prevent incidents like that from happening again.