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Tyson and Perdue Settle Price Fixing Suit and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson and Perdue have decided to pay settlements in their price fixing lawsuits, and NASS will hold October data user's meeting virtually.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
Wine Leftovers Health Benefits and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis studies show wine making leftovers could benefit human health, and U.S. beef gains access in European Union.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
SB 5172 Deadline Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock ticks in Olympia, the Washington Farm Bureau and other farm groups push for amendments to SB 5172 that would protect Ag employers from overtime lawsuits.
SB 5172 Deadline Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock ticks in Olympia, the Washington Farm Bureau and other farm groups push for amendments to SB 5172 that would protect Ag employers from overtime lawsuits.
SB 5172 Deadline Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock ticks in Olympia, the Washington Farm Bureau and other farm groups push for amendments to SB 5172 that would protect Ag employers from overtime lawsuits.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
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.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.
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.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.