…again be held in downtown Sacramento. The conference will be taking place in person, December 7-9 at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. “The hotels are always a…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding meat and poultry processing infrastructure. Groups including the National Farmers Union (NFU), North American Meat Institute, and the National Association of State Departments…
WTO Panel to Review China’s Compliance on Farm Product Imports
…reach a resolution. Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, India, Japan, the Russian Federation, Chinese Taipei, and the United Kingdom reserved their right to participate as third parties in…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…bet that the union is never going to give a ballot card to someone who they think doesn’t support unionization.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
…we’re just excited to be in-person, back downtown where all the buzz is, at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.” The theme for this year’s Almond Conference is…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…access to the support we need in a timely manner,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “Given the urgency of the matter, the House and…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union were encouraged by the announcement. “AFBF notes President Biden’s effort to address several pressing issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers comes at a time…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…America along with the National Farmers Union have both expressed appreciation for the moves to improve Made in the USA guidelines. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the U.S. Cattlemen’s…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
Trade relations between the United States and the European Union (EU) are improving with a recent resolution between the two parties. American ag exporters have been struggling to navigate increased…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…and National Farmers Union provided input on areas of potential improvement. Some of the recommendations made ranged from investing in critical infrastructure to resolving harmful trade disagreements. “There is no…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…than 175 agriculture, forestry, and conservation groups. Some of the supporters include the National Milk Producers Foundation, Agricultural Retailers Association, National Cotton Council, National Farmers Union, and Farm Credit Council….
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…access provisions. At issue, was a rule by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board that allowed union organizers access to farms and ranches to garner support for unionization. In the…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…process in union representation voting in its opposition to Assembly Bill 616. All of the week’s major headlines can be found directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….