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Farm Internship Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Senator Nikki Torres, of the 15th Legislative District, introduced a bill that received unanimous support in the Labor and Commerce Committee that would expand the state's farm internship program.
FWMA - What Now? Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse answers questions about what to do now that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act failed to get passage in the Senate during last session.
FWMA - What Now? Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse answers questions about what to do now that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act failed to get passage in the Senate during last session.
Omnibus Lacks Labor Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Lame-duck session ends with no funding or reform for H-2A farm guest worker visa program.
Apple Trade Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Among the challenges facing Northwest Apple growers, USApple Association president Jim Bair says labor tops the list, but negotiating more and better trade deals with other markets comes in a close second.
Apple Trade Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Among the challenges facing Northwest Apple growers, USApple Association president Jim Bair says labor tops the list, but negotiating more and better trade deals with other markets comes in a close second.
Northwest Cherries and Inflation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers' president, BJ Thurlby looks back at the impact of inflation on the industry and to the year ahead.
Northwest Cherries and Inflation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers' president, BJ Thurlby looks back at the impact of inflation on the industry and to the year ahead.
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.
Fate of The Farm Workforce Modernization Act During the Lame Duck Period
California Ag Today
Let’s dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
USApple on FWMA Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
USApple president Jim Bair talks about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and why Senate passage is so important.
USApple on FWMA Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
USApple president Jim Bair talks about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and why Senate passage is so important.
Adverse Wage Rate Hits Georgia Hard and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers to hit Georgia particularly hard with 14% increase, and October beef exports increase from a year ago.
Ag Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Syngenta's Manager of Government and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher talks about the top priorities for agriculture in the current lame duck session of Congress and in 2023.
Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and AFBF Urges H-2A Reforms
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association welcomes release of final rule to establish the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program.
Ag Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Syngenta's Manager of Government and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher talks about the top priorities for agriculture in the current lame duck session of Congress and in 2023.
Nat'l Soil Dynamic Lab at Auburn University and Christmas Tree Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA breaks ground on the new National Soil Dynamics Laboratory at Auburn University, and Christmas tree imports to the U.S. increase.
UF Extension and Health Help Migrant Laborers and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Extension and Health help migrant laborers with health care, and Census of Agriculture collects data from hemp farmers for the first time.
Skilled labor in demand
Farm of the Future
Often farm labor is referred to as unskilled, but April Clayton says that’s simply not the case.
Artisan Grain Collaborative connects buyers with growers
Farm of the Future
Food companies that are looking for unusual ingredients often have to source these products outside of the country.