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Pro-farmer Op Ed Reaction Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Negative reader comments to a pro-farmer op ed in the Seattle Times is the real justification for the piece.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Snake River Chinook Runs Higher and China Pork Herds Rebounding
The Agribusiness Update
Snake River Spring Chinook Runs Higher, and China Pork herds on the rebound.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Strawberry Plant Demand High and US Farm Exports Reach Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry demand during pandemic pushes demand for strawberry plants higher, and U.S. Farm Exports reach new high.
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.
Famers Tune Into Radio and Japan Tariff Increase on U.S. Beef Temporary
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows farmers still tuning into radio to stay informed, and Japan puts temporary tariff hike on U.S. Beef imports.
Ag Policy Update
California Ag Today
Policy updates affecting our state’s farmers and ranchers, courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
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.