Labor shortage trends continue to be prominent in the news. The problem is not only for city workers, agriculture is facing challenges, too. Jenny Shaffstall shares five issues affecting ag businesses’ ability to find qualified workers. Source: Ag Web, July 27, 2021. Link. The June Ag Barometer from Purdue University found nearly two-thirds (66%) of respondents said they … [Read more...]
Bayer, 4-H promoting STEM education
Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus of a collaboration with Bayer and 4-H. They hope to address the concern that 26 million STEM related jobs go unfulfilled each year. The partnership seeks to engage youth and maintain their interest in STEM skills. Source: Ag Web, September 5, 2017. There are six million students in 4-H. Science Matters will extend the … [Read more...]
6 things we get wrong about El Niño
Weather dominates discussions in rural and metropolitan communities. This helpful, easy read links to more information on the impacts of El Niño and La Niña. Read this before you blame El Niño for the weather. Source: AG WEB, November 24, 2015. For years, people have been pointing to El Niño as the culprit behind floods, droughts, famines, economic failures, and … [Read more...]