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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.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Down and FWMA Passes in House
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
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 For Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about Revised Senate Bill 5172 that would phase in overtime pay for ag workers over three years and shield dairies from lawsuits seeking three years retroactive overtime pay.
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.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Restaurant Closure Survey and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows nearly half of Americans watched favorite restaurant close during pandemic, and new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be tough on trade with China.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
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.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed in a Senate vote overwhelmingly, and Pilgrim's Pride pleads guilty in a price fixing scheme.