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Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.
Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.
Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.
National Grange on Gallup Poll Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
National Grange president Betsy Huber applauds recent Gallup Poll that puts farming and agriculture, grocery, and restaurants at the top of a survey on the most positively viewed industries.
National Grange on Gallup Poll Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
National Grange president Betsy Huber applauds recent Gallup Poll that puts farming and agriculture, grocery, and restaurants at the top of a survey on the most positively viewed industries.
National Grange on Gallup Poll Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
National Grange president Betsy Huber applauds recent Gallup Poll that puts farming and agriculture, grocery, and restaurants at the top of a survey on the most positively viewed industries.
COVID Plan for Agriculture and September Pandemic Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Three reasons every ag employer needs a COVID Plan in writing, and September pivotal month for COVID-19 relief.
COVID Plan for Agriculture and September Pandemic Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Three reasons every ag employer needs a COVID Plan in writing, and September pivotal month for COVID-19 relief.
Almond Milk Video and ELD Extension
The Agribusiness Update
Humorous video pokes fun at milking almonds, and Senate spending bill amendment would extend Electronic Logging Device deadline.
Winter Weather and USTR on NAFTA Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Western States could really use more rain and snow this winter, and US Trade Rep Lighthizer disappointed in lack of NAFTA progress.
More Piece Rate Issues
Fruit Grower Report
More today on the L&I's guidance for paying break time.
L&I Guidance
Fruit Grower Report
Labor and Industries has released a new guidance on paying for rest and lunch breaks for piece rate workers.
Ag World Golf Classic
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Last year the 1st annual Ag World Golf Classic raised more than $34,000 for the Spokane Ronald McDonald House. This year the Golf Classic will be held June 15 at the Canyon Lakes Country Club, located in Kennewick.
Successfully Staffing Your Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Tilth Producers of Washington and the WSU Small Farms Program to host regional workshop on the successful management of farm interns and employees.
Proposed Rate Hike for Workers' Comp & Initiative 594
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
L&I announces 2015 workers' comp rate hike, and Washington Farm Bureau spokesman explains why WFB opposes Initiative 594.
Transporting Fish Vacuum Tube Style
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whoosh Industries has been working for the past several years on developing a safe, efficient and cost effective method of transporting salmon.
Free Ag Business Training & Christmas Tree Shipments Begin
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
L & I offers free agricultural business training, and Christmas tree growers cutting, preparing and shipping trees overseas for the holiday season.
Stopping Lethal Removal, Minimum Wage Increase, & Passing A Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Animal rights group sues to stop lethal removal of owls, state minimum wage going up, and passing farm bill is key to Washington state.
Keeping Up With Demand
Food Forethought
Through 2015 there will more jobs available in the agricultural and food industries than there will be qualified graduates to fill them.
Court Ruling
Fruit Grower Report
A judges ruling may affect farmers getting ready for harvest.