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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.
Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year and Mexico's Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau announces its Legislators of the Year, and Mexico appears to be moving ahead with its plan to ban the import of GMO corn, including much from the U.S.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The number of certified Oregon wineries tops the 1,000 mark during some challenging times. Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch has details.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The number of certified Oregon wineries tops the 1,000 mark during some challenging times. Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch has details.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Down and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
Sierra Nevada snowpack drops from 160% of normal to just 60% in two months, and USDA is planning more in-person trade missions.
California Snowpack 160% Above Normal and US Dairy on Canadian Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
California snowpack is 160% higher than normal in first snow survey of the year, and US Dairy celebrates decision on Canadian restrictions.
Cosmic Crisp Volume Up and DPI Spent on Food Down
The Agribusiness Update
The volume of Cosmic Crisp apples available this year increases significantly, and Disposable Personal Income spent on food drops to 60-year low.