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California Melon Demand/Challenges and Oregon Adopts Ag Heat Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown melon demand remains high amid challenges, and Oregon adopts emergency heat rules for farmworkers.
Prunes for Women's Cardio Health and NPPC on Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Eating prunes appear to help women improve their cardiovascular health, and NPPC launches campaign highlighting the vital role of foreign workers across pork industry.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Walla Walla Sweet Onion harvest is underway and the drought and heat is creating challenges.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Walla Walla Sweet Onion harvest is underway and the drought and heat is creating challenges.
WAFLA COVID Frustrations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.
WAFLA COVID Frustrations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.
Harvest & COVID Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney tells us what the CDC's mask and social distancing changes could mean for vaccinated workers.
Harvest & COVID Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney tells us what the CDC's mask and social distancing changes could mean for vaccinated workers.
COVID CHANGES Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA joined forces in a request to Governor Inslee asking for a repeal of emergency restrictions on farmworker housing.
COVID CHANGES Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA joined forces in a request to Governor Inslee asking for a repeal of emergency restrictions on farmworker housing.
California Cherry Harvest and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
California kicks off cherry harvest, and food spending has rebounded from the pandemic but still low.
Community Collaboration Delivers Vaccine to Farmworkers
California Ag Today
As of March 15th, 93% of all farmworkers in Sonoma County had already received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 4
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Farmers Welcome H-2A Reform
California Ag Today
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 last week.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about the push to get farm workers vaccinated ahead of harvest season.
Wheat Profitability Projects Approved and Meatpackers COVID Cases Low
The Agribusiness Update
The National Wheat Foundation Board approves new projects aimed at profitability, and COVID cases among meat and poultry workers plunge.
Vilsack's Climate Change Policy and Meat Packers COVID Rates Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack lays out his system to alleviate climate change, and COVID cases among meat and poultry workers plunge.