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Farm Bill Now
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says time’s up to decide if there will or won’t be a new farm bill this year. He told members of the American Farmland Trust time is of the essence. We need a farm bill now!
H-2A Myths Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
New CFAP2 Deadline and Ag Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline is coming to apply for the updated CFAP 2 assistance, and Ag Exports on record pace this year.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
The Agribusiness Update
China's second largest pig farmer is reporting profits for 2019 up 1000%, and USDA reports Washington and Oregon pay the highest ag minimum wage in the country.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If food safety, better overall quality, and fair wages for those who harvest our produce is important to you, the Washington Red Raspberry Commission hopes you look for "U.S. grown" the next time you make a purchase.
Farming, Is It Worth It? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark asks the question, Farming, is it worth it?
Antibiotic Data Collection and States Up Minimum Wages
The Agribusiness Update
More data needed on the use and efficacy of antibiotics, and States up minimum wage ante for farmers and ranchers.
Farm Bureau Suit Aimed at Min Wage Initiative Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau and others hope to overturn minimum wage initiative
Farm Bureau Suit Aimed at Min Wage Initiative
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A lawsuit from Washington Farm Bureau takes on new Minimum Wage and Paid Leave Requirement
WAFLA Review of 2016 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA takes a look back at Farm Labor for 2016
Wage Hike for H-2A workers
Fruit Grower Report
New labor stats point towards a raise for H-2A visa workers in 2017.