The COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen longstanding labor shortages in the U.S. pork processing industry. Because the production of deboned products requires more labor, associated prices are higher than bone-in product prices, which have smaller labor requirements, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen longstanding labor shortages in the U.S. pork processing industry. Because the production of deboned products requires more labor, associated prices are higher than bone-in product prices, which have smaller labor requirements, according to USDA&rsquo;s Economic Research Service.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO &amp; the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She&rsquo;s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm &amp; Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

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KFGO & Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich & Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

KFGO &amp; Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich &amp; Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

Afternoon Ag News, October 4, 2021: Labor shortages continue in the U.S. pork processing industry

A new tool helps farmers track tar spot and researchers to learn more about the disease. 

NAFB News Service

A new tool helps farmers track tar spot and researchers to learn more about the disease. 
NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, May 17, 2024: App helps farmers spot disease

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says he expects the world will produce a record large 798 million ton wheat crop this year.

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says he expects the world will produce a record large 798 million ton wheat crop this year.

Mid-morning Ag News, May 17, 2024: Experts anticipate record large world wheat crop

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Brenda Elmer is the Executive Director for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association and talks more about growing a healthy animal ag industry in North Dakota. 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Brenda Elmer is the Executive Director for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association and talks more about growing a healthy animal ag industry in North Dakota.

Afternoon Ag News, October 4, 2021: Labor shortages continue in the U.S. pork processing industry

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