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California's New Farm Labor Laws and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
California’s new farm labor organizing law has delivered wins for the union but also a string of allegations from employers, farmworkers and labor organizers, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Ag OT Issues Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Many farmers are concerned that folks outside of agriculture, including lawmakers, don’t understand the negative impact the new overtime law has on their ability to produce food.
Ag OT Issues Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Many farmers are concerned that folks outside of agriculture, including lawmakers, don’t understand the negative impact the new overtime law has on their ability to produce food.
H-2A Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
H-2A Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
New Wage Survey Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Another ag worker survey was created in the past legislative session that many in ag feel is unnecessary.
New Wage Survey Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Another ag worker survey was created in the past legislative session that many in ag feel is unnecessary.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
WFB on Ag Overtime Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.
WFB on Ag Overtime Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.
WSTFA on Ag Overtime Fix Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you employ farm workers, or are a farm worker yourself, you’re probably aware that there was no fix to the ag overtime law.
WSTFA on Ag Overtime Fix Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you employ farm workers, or are a farm worker yourself, you’re probably aware that there was no fix to the ag overtime law.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
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.
Heat and Smoke Protection Rules Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of new rules for protecting farm workers that both employers and employees should be aware of.
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.
Heat and Smoke Protection Rules Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of new rules for protecting farm workers that both employers and employees should be aware of.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.