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Workforce Moderization Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is co-sponsor of a bill that would reform ag labor program and simplify and modernize the H-2A visa program.
China Deal as 2019 Ends and California Almond-Walnut Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Is a China deal possible as 2019 draws to a close, and California's weather-reduced almond and walnut crop could impact world markets.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Blueberry Mechanization Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Blueberry growers continue transition to mechanization.
Blueberry Mechanization Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Blueberry growers continue transition to mechanization.
New Wine Research Grant Program Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Wine Commission is about to launch a new grant program for viticulture and enology research.
New Wine Research Grant Program Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Wine Commission is about to launch a new grant program for viticulture and enology research.
Farm Labor Wages Increase and Pig Vaccines in Japan
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows farm labor wages increase faster than non-farm labor compensation, and Japan starts vaccinating pigs for "classical" swine fever.
H-2A Changes and Ag Secretaries Urge USMCA Passage
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces significant DOL and H-2A changes, and All former U.S. Ag Secretaries urge quick ratification of the USMCA.
Blueberry Wage Decision Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A federal judge blocks the 50% wage hike for H-2A blueberry pickers.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
USDA Funds Vet Farmers and DOL Improves H-2A
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA funding socially disadvantaged veteran farmers, and Dept. of Labor proposes improvements to H-2A program.
Older Americans Challenge Produce and Poultry Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
The graying of American could be a challenge for fresh producer industry, and the Department of Justice opens investigation of several major poultry producers for price fixing.
Ag Labor Wages Up and Ag Urges USMCA Passage
The Agribusiness Update
The shortage of ag labor is pushing up wages and benefits, and nearly 1,000 ag companies push for quick ratification of the USMCA.
Beef Exports to Egypt and California Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Certification tightening could hamper exports of U.S. beef variety meat to Egypt, and California growers continue to face labor shortages.