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How Will Farmers Respond to Rising Labor Costs?
California Ag Today
As of January 1, minimum wage and agricultural overtime pay scales have been updated. How are farmers going to adapt?
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.
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.
Tyson Investigates Betting Allegations and Trust in Farmers Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods is now investigating allegations that some of their managers, who have been suspended without pay, privately wagered on the number of workers who'd contract COVID, and AFBF survey shows trust in American farmers is higher.
Tyson Investigates Betting Allegations and Trust in Farmers Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods is now investigating allegations that some of their managers, who have been suspended without pay, privately wagered on the number of workers who'd contract COVID, and AFBF survey shows trust in American farmers is higher.
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.
AFBF on Ag Labor Changes
Fruit Grower Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Communicatioins, Terri Moore talks about the need for and the changes in the works for ag labor.
New Year Outlook Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about the ups and downs of 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020.
New Year Outlook Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about the ups and downs of 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020.
New Year Outlook Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about the ups and downs of 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020.
Ag Wages-Labor Higher and Holiday Ham Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
Both wages and the number of farm workers is up year to year, and Holiday ham prices higher.
Farm Labor Wages Increase and Pig Vaccines in Japan
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows farm labor wages increase faster than non-farm labor compensation, and Japan starts vaccinating pigs for "classical" swine fever.
Blueberry Wage Decision Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A federal judge blocks the 50% wage hike for H-2A blueberry pickers.
Blueberry Wage Decision Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A federal judge blocks the 50% wage hike for H-2A blueberry pickers.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Potato Exports Higher and Cattle Inventory Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Potato exports for frozen, dehydrated and fresh are up slightly, and Cattle inventory year-over-year is unchanged.
Ag Labor Wages Up and Ag Urges USMCA Passage
The Agribusiness Update
The shortage of ag labor is pushing up wages and benefits, and nearly 1,000 ag companies push for quick ratification of the USMCA.