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Declining Workforce Numbers and Tariff Threats - Mexico and EU
The Agribusiness Update
Declining labor force participation are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply, and after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal, President Trump threatened August 1st tariffs for Mexico and EU.
California Ag Tax Credit Proposal Dropped and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A proposed tax credit aimed at assisting California farms and boosting farm employment failed to advance out of Committee, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.
Farm Bill Plea
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic conditions on the farm are getting worse, yet Congress has failed to pass a new farm bill.
Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.
Ag OT Fix a No Go Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A bill meant to give farmers a 12-week overtime exemption failed to get enough support for passage during the recently ended legislative session in Olympia.
Ag OT Fix a No Go Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A bill meant to give farmers a 12-week overtime exemption failed to get enough support for passage during the recently ended legislative session in Olympia.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.
Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.
AFBF on FWMA
Fruit Grower Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation sets farm labor reform as a top priority and the failed Senate passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act isn't what they were hoping for.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
Ag Overtime Updt
Fruit Grower Report
With harvest season fast approaching, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse worries if the removal of the ag overtime exemption will make labor availability worse.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Government Relations Director, Tom Davis breaks down the good and bad for agriculture in the just finished legislative session in Olympia.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Government Relations Director, Tom Davis breaks down the good and bad for agriculture in the just finished legislative session in Olympia.
Green Energy in 2022
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just because Biden's Build Back Better Act failed to pass, Senate Ag Committee member Chuck Grassley says don't expect green energy efforts to stop.
House Ag Chair Lists Priorities and China Falls Short of Phase 1
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott (D-GA) is out with a list of his priorities, and China fall short of it's Phase-1 trade agreement purchase of U.S. goods.
Georgia Corn, Soy & Peanut Production Up and China Falls Short Phase 1
The Agribusiness Update
Production was significantly higher for Georgia Corn, Soybean and Peanut growers, and China falls short of its Phase-1 trade agreement obligations.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Alabama CARES Act Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
Energy Bill Back to Congress and Organic Feed Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Failed Senate Energy Bill heads back to Congress, and Organic Feed Shortage sends Livestock Producers scrambling.