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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.
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.
News from Policy and Pollinators
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau calls for "strong leadership and bipartisanship", concerns over Prop 19, and the bees are coming!
Ag Policy in New Administration Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag policies will face different challenges in Congress under the Biden Administration.
Ag Policy in New Administration Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag policies will face different challenges in Congress under the Biden Administration.
Ag Policy in New Administration Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag policies will face different challenges in Congress under the Biden Administration.
USDA Wildland Fire Cabinet and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Perdue applauds USDA Interagency Wildland Fire Subcabinet, and Western state push for water projects in future infrastructure packages.
COVID Strains Rural Hospitals and House Ag Committee Chair
The Agribusiness Update
The surge of COVID-19 cases puts strain on rural hospitals, and Georgia Representative David Scott one step away from becoming House Ag Committee Chairman.