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Ensuring Heat Safety for Outdoor Employees
Southeast Regional Ag News
In Florida, Representatives Anna Eskamani and Mike Gottlieb have introduced Florida House Bill 35 in an effort to safeguard outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses.
Bison meat
Idaho Ag Today
"Buying Local" has become important for many consumers, but there's a shortage of local butcher shop facilities and skilled employees.
Farm Bureau veterans
Idaho Ag Today
Hundreds of local veterans joined Idaho Farm Bureau employees Nov. 1 during the 12th Annual Farm Bureau Salute to Idaho Veterans.
Leadership Difference Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dave Mitchell, Founder and President of the Leadership Difference, base in Walla Walla, says you can’t be afraid to talk and listen to each and every employee.
Leadership Difference Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dave Mitchell, Founder and President of the Leadership Difference, base in Walla Walla, says you can’t be afraid to talk and listen to each and every employee.
Ag Worker's and Unions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says as the cost of doing business for ag employers continues to grow, unionizing workers would unnecessarily create more barriers.
Ag Worker's and Unions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says as the cost of doing business for ag employers continues to grow, unionizing workers would unnecessarily create more barriers.
Japanese Beetle Reports and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees
The Agribusiness Update
The State Department of Agriculture is asking folks in Eastern Washington to report suspected Japanese beetle sightings, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.
Japanese Beetle Reports and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees
The Agribusiness Update
The State Department of Agriculture is asking folks in Eastern Washington to report suspected Japanese beetle sightings, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.
Cotton Expansion Continues and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced its expansion for the fifth consecutive year, both in enrolled growers and planted acres, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.
Mandating Work Safety in High Heat
California Ag Today
Heat is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and poses severe risks like heat stroke, especially for workers in agriculture
4th of July Food Prices Higher and Colorado Dairy Worker Gets Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
In case you didn’t notice, the food for your Fourth of July celebration came with stubbornly high prices at the grocery store, and public health officials in Colorado announced that a dairy farm employee tested positive for avian flu last week.
Addressing Ag Labor Challenges
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
WAGE SURVEY Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
WAGE SURVEY Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
California OT Law Costs Workers and 2025 Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Since California’s new overtime law for farm employees took effect in 2019, there has been, on average, a decrease in farmworker’s hours and wages, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will meet this Friday.
H-2A Labor Prices on the Dramatic Rise
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2024, farmers in 31 states will pay between 50 cents and $1 more.
Heat and Smoke Protection Rules Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of new rules for protecting farm workers that both employers and employees should be aware of.