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Farm Bill Should Include Crop Insurance and Private Property Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers from across the country urge Congress to include crop insurance with the next Farm Bill, and California law allowing labor organizations to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
Dicamba Claims Open and Organic Blueberry Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Dicamba damage claims submissions open, and organic berry sales make up a big percentage of organic produce.
USDA Report on Livestock Investigation and Bayer Carbon Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases report on livestock, beef investigation, and Bayer launches Carbon initiative program.
USDA Report on Livestock Investigation and Bayer Carbon Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases report on livestock, beef investigation, and Bayer launches Carbon initiative program.
USDA MFP Pmts Round 2 and Yogurt Sales Slip
The Agribusiness Update
The second round of the USDA's Market Facilitation Program payments expected next week, and Yogurt sales on downward slide.
Farm Labor Wages Increase and Pig Vaccines in Japan
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows farm labor wages increase faster than non-farm labor compensation, and Japan starts vaccinating pigs for "classical" swine fever.
Onion Stocks Down and Stored Grain Flooded
The Agribusiness Update
Weather and Supplies put squeeze on onion stocks, and insurance problems for flooded grain storage.
Piece Rate SCOW Ruling Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark talks about state Supreme Court's latest ruling that leaves agriculture asking why.
Piece Rate SCOW Ruling Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark talks about why the state Supreme Court is bowing to special interest groups to the detriment of agriculture.
USDA Tariff Compensation and EU Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
USDA looks for ways to compensate farmer hit by trade tariffs from China, and EU soybean purchases offset tariffs on global market.
Piece Rate Vs Hourly Farm Wage Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Supreme Court deciding on case that could require farmers to pay laborers for non-production time spent at work.
Ag Wage Bill Moves to House Pt2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rest Break Compensation Bill Moves on to House
Ag Wage Bill Moves to House Pt1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rest Break Compensation Bill moves on to committee in House
Piece Rate Worker Disclosures
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on whether farmers must provide extra pay for piece rate workers for rest breaks.
Break Time Compensation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In March the Washington State Supreme Court will be hearing a case regarding whether agriculture piece rate workers should be compensated for break times.
Going Organic & Work Break Compensation
Northwest Report
A new court case could see farm workers compensated for break times...a big retailer is ramping up their organic section...and Lacy looks at the port slow down.
Proposed Rate Hike for Workers' Comp & Initiative 594
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
L&I announces 2015 workers' comp rate hike, and Washington Farm Bureau spokesman explains why WFB opposes Initiative 594.
Legislative Update & Nursery Grower Reminder
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some bills go by the wayside while some survive, and nursery growers reminded of upcoming sales closing dates for insurance coverage.
Good News/Bad News for Washington Apples & Bighorn Sheep Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Record apple crop faces export challenges, and lack of state compensation to producers for bighorn sheep damage may soon change.