Panel backs adding juice grapes to state agricultural bargaining law The committee heard SB 5816 to include juice grapes under Washington’s Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act, aiming to require negotiated timelines and bargaining protections used for pears, sweet corn and potatoes. Sponsor Sen. Nikki Torres said the change addresses processor pricing pressure on growers.

Washington is one step closer to leveling the playing field for juice grape growers with a new bill aimed at fairer negotiations and protections.

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