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Overtime Bill Passed Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The agriculture overtime bill, after many iterations, has passed and, while still not perfect, is on its way to the Governor's desk.
Overtime Bill Passed Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The agriculture overtime bill, after many iterations, has passed and, while still not perfect, is on its way to the Governor's desk.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The push is on, as supplies build, to get ag workforce vaccinated for COVID-19 before harvest season begins.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The push is on, as supplies build, to get ag workforce vaccinated for COVID-19 before harvest season begins.
Georgia Top Ten Ag Export States and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, Georgia is ranked among the top 10 Ag Exporting States in 2020, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced in the House of Representatives.
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.
Alabama Farmers Fed Reelects President and Florida CARES Act Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation reelects Parnell as president, and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried reminds Governor to use CARES Act funding for school lunches.
Biden's Progressive EPA Transition and Ag Top 3 in Most Favored Survey
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Biden's transition team for EPA Administrator should be of concern to the ag industry, and a new Gallup poll finds ag industry fills top three spots in most favored status.
Thanksgiving Meal Prices Down and Alabama in Round 2 of Revive Plus
The Agribusiness Update
AFBF's cost survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down in 2020, and Alabama moves to Round 2 of the "Revive Plus" grant program for COVID-impacted businesses.
Hurricane Relief Deadline and Pilgrims Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is accepting applications for Hurricane Sally relief through November 30th, and Pilgrims Pride agrees to settlement over chicken price collusion.
Vertical Farming Gets Big Investment and Pilgrim's Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Vertical farming at a big boost at Plenty Unlimited with investment from Driscoll's, and Pilgrim's Pride agrees to settlement over collusion on chicken prices.
Inslee's Apple Gaffe
Fruit Grower Report
Heart was in the right place, but where was his head? Governor Inslee delivers maggot-infested apples from his back yard to the Eastern Washington fire-ravaged community of Malden.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.
Inslee's Apple Maggot Gift and CFAP Round 2
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivers maggot-infested apples from his back yard to Eastern Washington wildfire victims, and Round 2 of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program contains up to $14-billion for agriculture.
Inslee's Apple Maggot Gift and CFAP Round 2
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivers maggot-infested apples from his back yard to Eastern Washington wildfire victims, and Round 2 of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program contains up to $14-billion for agriculture.
Preacher Named USApple Board Chair and Gebbers Protects Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Domex Superfresh Growers' Mike Preacher named USApple board chairman, and Gebbers Farms says state's COVID-19 testing is effective for protecting workers.
Preacher Named USApple Board Chair and Gebbers Protects Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Domex Superfresh Growers' Mike Preacher named USApple board chairman, and Gebbers Farms says state's COVID-19 testing is effective for protecting workers.
Idaho Governor Discusses Deregulation
Farm of the Future
Idaho Governor Discusses Deregulation