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The complexity of hiring labor for the agricultural workforce has grown in recent months. (Rod Bain. Brody Staple of EDGE Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers.)

Farm guestworkers and their employers have been impacted by COVID-19 vaccination requirements. (Rod Bain and Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers)

USDA researchers and collaborators are turning to simulation models in efforts to help dryland farmers address issues related to water management and sustainability. (Rod Bain and researcher, Robert Lescano)

What are some important ways to keep your fresh-cut Christmas tree healthy during the holiday season? (Rod Bain and Mississippi State University Extension's John Kushla)

U.S. agriculture is expected to build a large trade surplus with other nations, despite a growing U.S. appetite for imported food and agricultural products. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is a slight uptick in topsoil moisture shortages across the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

States in the western half of the country have the highest topsoil moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A comprehensive and all-inclusive effort in climate mitigation efforts is how a member of the ag community sees the recently announced Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate. (Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land)

Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land discusses what he feels is needed to get ag producers on board with various innovations and technologies that address issues such as natural resources conservation and climate mitigation.

Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land discusses some innovations that could make up the many tools in the climate smart agriculture toolbox to create sustainable, resilient ag production on the farm level.