ag jobs

A new study shows that agriculture plays a big role in the success of the overall U.S. economy.  More than one-fourth of the nation’s job total and more than one-fifth of the nation’s economy are tied, either directly or indirectly, to the food and agriculture sectors.  A coalition of...

Withdraw threats by President Donald Trump regarding NAFTA are putting transportation jobs at risk.  Politico said thousands of transportation jobs up and down the Mississippi River and across truck and rail networks are at stake, including those involved in the shipment of agricultural products.   ...

For today’s Future of farming, Columbia Basin College’s Tim Woodward told the Washington Ag Network says those who pursue a career in agriculture will not struggle to find work in the 21st century.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The farming and ranching population continues to be older and fewer young people are looking at agriculture as a future career.   Economic Research Service Administrator Mary Bohman spoke on a panel of USDA officials on ag’s future.   “...

As agriculture continues to reach out, not only to the next generation but to veterans, minorities and more, a recent study shows the need for an influx of talent is large.   USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said a recent Purdue study looked at how many jobs will be created in the ag sector in the next five years or so.  ...