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Legislators and Ag Overtime
Fruit Grower Report
Over regulation from the state legislature is a problem Washington farmers are far too familiar with, but when it comes to ag overtime, Senate Republican, John Braun says to many urban legislators can’t admit it’s bad policy
Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?
Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to Congress putting together a new Farm Bill, National Farmers Union president, Rob Larew says it’s pretty clear, we really can’t afford to wait.
Farm Bill Extension Expires and Ag Economy Barometer Lowest Since 2016
The Agribusiness Update
Now that the farm bill extension reached its deadline, what’s next, and the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer hit its lowest readings since March 2016.
Tax Reform for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many vital provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are due to end at the close of next year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must not lose sight of protecting those provisions.
AFBF Farm Bill Priorities
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation has a myriad of policy priorities for the new year, including the next Farm Bill.
Overtime Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
In 2023, Ag employers must pay your workers overtime for anything over 48 hours in a week in phase two of the new overtime law, and Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop says that's hard on many workers who have seen their hours cut.
Overtime Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
In 2023, Ag employers must pay your workers overtime for anything over 48 hours in a week in phase two of the new overtime law, and Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop says that's hard on many workers who have seen their hours cut.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
Ag Overtime Flexibility Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says one of the big challenges the tree fruit industry is takin on during this year's legislative session is trying to work more flexibility into the state's new ag overtime law.
Ag Overtime Flexibility Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says one of the big challenges the tree fruit industry is takin on during this year's legislative session is trying to work more flexibility into the state's new ag overtime law.
Pork and Beef Exports Up Slightly and Food Price Index Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork and beef exports were both up slightly in August, and the Food Price Index down slightly for sixth consecutive month.
Cold Snap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Tim Kovis says the recent patch of cold weather was a mixed bag for growers who will be keeping an eye on their orchards for possible damage.
Cold Snap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Tim Kovis says the recent patch of cold weather was a mixed bag for growers who will be keeping an eye on their orchards for possible damage.
Farm Labor and Overtime Pay Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis talks about the work being done to give certain exemptions to the new ag overtime pay law.
Farm Labor and Overtime Pay Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis talks about the work being done to give certain exemptions to the new ag overtime pay law.
China Can't Hurt U.S. Farmers and U.S. Beef to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
President says China can't hurt U.S. Farmers, and Beef exports to South Korea higher.
Chinese Apple Production Down and U.S. Pork to Taiwan
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese apple production down, and U.S. Pork to Taiwan surges.
Cattle Prices Strong and China's Trade Fundamentals
The Agribusiness Update
Cattle prices remains strong, and the fundamental business practices in China may not change but that may be fine with U.S.