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Magdiel Soriano discusses the role of TN visa professionals in U.S. swine operations and shares insights on workforce education and retention strategies.

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Magdiel Soriano, Assistant Extension Professional in Swine at the University of Missouri, explains how TN visa professionals support U.S. swine operations. He shares survey insights on workforce education, skills, and motivations, highlighting strategies to improve training, integration, and retention. Learn how labor research can strengthen productivity and long-term workforce stability. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g862 "The TN visa program allows trained professionals from Mexico and Canada to contribute to specialized agricultural roles in structured three-year employment periods." Meet the guest: Magdiel Lopez Soriano https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlopezsoriano/ is an Assistant Extension Professional in Swine and a PhD student at the University of Missouri, focusing on workforce development, swine health, and production systems. With experience in research and large-scale farm management, his work supports producers through data-driven labor strategies and technical training. Learn more from Magdiel Lopez Soriano on The Swine…

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