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California Ag OT Costs Workers Hours and War Impact on Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
While some have benefited, California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has reduced overall earnings for farmworkers, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.
Ag Priorities in Olympia
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association came into this year’s legislative session with a list of priorities and will leave with plenty of following up to do.
Agriculture Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
David DuCharme, lobbyist for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says the situation agriculture finds itself in today is undeniable.
California Tax Credit for Ag Overtime and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax credit to offset the cost to farmers of paying overtime, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
WSTFA Lobbying Efforts
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association members and staff gathered in Olympia recently to try and help close the ag knowledge gap between lawmakers and growers. WSTFA lobbyist, David Ducharme ...
Governor is Listening
Fruit Grower Report
We sometimes wonder if Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is listening to anyone but his Democratic colleagues. But Moses Lake Republican Tom Dent says he’s been able to connect with the governor on a number of issues.
Ag Overtime in 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Central Washington lawmaker says he continues to hear from growers across the state who are struggling under Washington's agricultural overtime law.
Legislature and Agriculture-Braun
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to ag overtime, Senate Republican, John Braun tells the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast that too many urban legislators can’t admit it’s bad policy.
Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
Cherry Challenges 2025
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry growers can now look back on the largest harvest in six years, but it might not be enough to really celebrate.
Cherry Challenges 2025
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry growers can now look back on the largest harvest in six years, but it might not be enough to really celebrate.
Legislators and Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
On the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast, State Senator John Braun said farmers are often the target of an urban vs rural take on a couple of different issues.
H-2A Needs Understanding
Fruit Grower Report
After years of debate, Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says the time has come for a better understanding of the H-2A visa program.
Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Depending on who you talk to, labor reform is desperately needed in agriculture, with costs soaring, pricing out more and more farmers every day.
Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Depending on who you talk to, labor reform is desperately needed in agriculture, with costs soaring, pricing out more and more farmers every day.
Ag Laws Need Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With Washington’s Ag Industry facing so many economic and regulatory challenges, are there changes we could make to ease the pressure?
Ag Laws Need Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With Washington’s Ag Industry facing so many economic and regulatory challenges, are there changes we could make to ease the pressure?
California Senate Rejects Tax Break and Farmer Sentiment Higher in May
The Agribusiness Update
California Senate REJECTS bill to create a more modest tax credit for struggling farms by reimbursing the cost of overtime wages, and Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021.
California Senate Rejects Tax Break and Farmer Sentiment Higher in May
The Agribusiness Update
California Senate REJECTS bill to create a more modest tax credit for struggling farms by reimbursing the cost of overtime wages, and Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021.