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Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Senate Bill 5172.
SE Farmworkers & Pay Numbers and Seed Growers See Higher Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Numbers are out for Southeast Farmworkers and pay, and Seed growers are seeing greater demand during pandemic.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
The Agribusiness Update
The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
Valentine Flower Demand and Continuation of SNAP Benefit Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Valentine flower demand is high, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% SNAP benefit increase.
Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.
NCBA Top 2021 Priorities and Bayer's Roundup Settlement Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association lays out top priorities for 2021, and Bayer offers settlement for Roundup suits.
Georgia Governor Confirms Farm Vaccines and Stabenow Lists Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Kay Ivey confirms ag workers will get vaccination priority, and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow lists priorities for new session.
Back Pay Lawsuits Dairy Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Dairies face two dozen lawsuits for three years back overtime pay.
Vilsack's Running Start and California Walnuts & American Heart Month
The Agribusiness Update
Vilsack says he plans to hit the ground running as Ag Secretary, and California Walnut Board ready for February and American Heart Month.
Back Pay Lawsuits Dairy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Dairies face two dozen lawsuits for three years back overtime pay.
Past-Due Farm Loan Collection and Empty Cargo Containers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA has suspended past-due farm loan collections, and investigation begins on shipping containers headed to China empty.
Harvust With a "U" Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An ag-tech startup called Harvust sets out to solve your hiring and training challenges.
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
CFAP Aid Frozen Temporarily and China's Record Corn Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
USDA freezes $2.3-billion in CFAP payments temporarily, and China continues record purchases of U.S. corn.
Fire Destroys Potato Dehydration Plant and CFAP Aid Frozen
The Agribusiness Update
Fire destroys Washington Potato Company dehydration plant in Central Washington, and USDA puts temporary freeze on some CFAP aid.
Harvust With a "U" Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An ag-tech startup called Harvust sets out to solve your hiring and training challenges.
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?