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Farm Progress America, February 1, 2018

Audio-Farm Progress America, February 1, 2018

Max Armstrong looks at how labor unions are weighing in on the issue of automation

Max Armstrong offers a further look at how technology is changing the food industry. Max shares insight from the labor unions that are concerned about what rising automation will impact jobs. The Teamsters have lobbied to make sure that for larger vehicles, if automated, there is still a driver in the cab.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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