The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to announce a long-awaited “bridge payment” aimed at helping farmers weather some of the toughest market challenges in recent years — from depressed commodity prices to tightening margins and weakened export demand. While the USDA has not yet released its full official guidance, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed in a press statement that the announcement is expected “next week.” This new payment is expected to function as stop-gap financial aid, helping growers stabilize... Read More
Appeals Court Ends Legal Challenge from Agricultural Giant A three-judge panel with the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Fresno) has dismissed the lawsuit brought by The Wonderful Company seeking to overturn California’s new farmworker union-certification law. The court ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction and that under long-established labor law precedent, an employer may not directly challenge union certification before administrative procedures (like those of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board — ALRB) are complete. What Is the... Read More
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