Now's the Time to Transition to a Vertical Farming System

While ag economists continue to be at odds when it comes to the likelihood of a recession in the U.S., some doubt the country's biggest importers will be able to avoid a recession over the next 18 months.

Deep in the pocket of southeast Arkansas, generosity is infectious. Linked from father to son to brother to grandson, a chain of thanksgiving has grown stronger with time on Miles Farms, rooted in an annual sweet corn field and nearly 1 million ears given to the public.

Agricultural uses account for 68% of groundwater withdrawals, with 98% used for irrigation. Just under half of the 55.9 million irrigated acres in the U.S. solely rely on groundwater from wells, while an additional 16% use a combination of groundwater and surface water.

If your available labor pool seems to be getting more shallow, Rachel Beardsley, partner at Fragomen, an immigration law firm, says there are a variety of work visas available for the ag industry.