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Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a vote during the last session, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
Peanut Butter Demand Higher and Specialty Crop Relief Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are eating more peanut butter, which accounts for more than 60% of all peanuts consumed in the U.S., and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.
Hurricane Recovery Funds Ready for Florida Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are now open for disaster relief grants on a first come, first served basis through August 25, 2026.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a deadline vote last week, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
Ag Unionization Bill Fails
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate Bill in Olympia that would have given Washington farmworkers the right to collective bargaining has died, for this year anyway.
Mini WARN Act Fix
Fruit Grower Report
Many would argue that Washington’s agricultural industry is overwhelmed with regulations at an extreme cost. But WSTFA president Jon DeVaney says it’s not just the financial cost of these regulations but the complexity costs.
Mini Warn Act for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
A new law requires employers to give 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition, but is it intended for seasonal farm workers?
Mass Layoffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
Del Monte Closure Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Pear harvest should be wrapping up soon with forecast estimates calling for a 60% increase over last year’s crop, but many growers hit by the closure of the Del Monte plant.
Mass Layoffs - Normal
Fruit Grower Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
Georgia Port Jobs and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships
The Agribusiness Update
Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full-or-part-time jobs across the state, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.
Raspberry Marketing Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Allison Beadle, CEO of Wild Hive, the marketing team for the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, says their strategic plan for marketing the raspberries hits all the target audiences.
Raspberry Marketing Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Allison Beadle, CEO of Wild Hive, the marketing team for the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, says their strategic plan for marketing the raspberries hits all the target audiences.
Nat'l Farm Safety & Health Week and Beef Cow Inventory Lowest in 60 Years
The Agribusiness Update
For the 80th time, the U.S. will be holding National Farm Safety and Health Week the third week of September, and the U.S. beef cow inventory has fallen to its lowest level in more than 60 years.
Nat'l Farm Safety & Health Week and Beef Cow Inventory Lowest in 60 Years
The Agribusiness Update
For the 80th time, the U.S. will be holding National Farm Safety and Health Week the third week of September, and the U.S. beef cow inventory has fallen to its lowest level in more than 60 years.
Raspberry Marketing Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington state produces about 60% of the nation’s red raspberries, almost all of them grown in Whatcom County.
Raspberry Marketing Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington state produces about 60% of the nation’s red raspberries, almost all of them grown in Whatcom County.
Walnut Growers With Small Acreage Hurting More Due to Low Prices
California Tree Nut Report
California's 16% GHG Emissions and Mexico's Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
California releases Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for 2020 that shows a 16% decrease in transportation carbon, and Mexico appears to be moving ahead with its plan to ban GMO corn imports by 2024.