…Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the action is “a positive step toward keeping that chain moving,” referring to the agricultural supply chain’s reliance on rail access. The resolution will…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
The 2022 Almond Conference is coming up December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Sessions will once again be taking place on the first day of…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…in the European Union for U.S. agricultural goods and Portugal is the 11th. Each of the countries has the potential for increasing imports of U.S. commodities such as tree nuts,…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
How much do farmers make for that Thanksgiving meal? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…Credit Union Convention Center. Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said one of the sessions is called International Horticultural and Global Tree…
Union Pushes Back Date for Potential Railroad Worker Strike
…“cooling-off period,” means unions or railroads can’t engage in any work stoppages according to federal law. The union says it’s the last chance for railroads to do the right thing…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa said one of the educational sessions is called Fertigation When Times are…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…and our communities,” said Natinoal Farmers Union President Rob Larew. “More competition across the ag economy is a good thing and it’s great to see Secretary Vilsack and the administration…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…happening December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Listen to Roots’ interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
U.S. Railway Strike Looming
…United Rail Unions*, which eventually comprised all rail unions with members under National handling. Collectively, the coalitions represented over 115,000 rail workers. The BRS was one of the last three…
Rail Strike Concerns Renewed After Union Rejects Contract
…period through November 19. The remaining rail unions are also scheduled to vote on the agreement through mid-November. If a unanimous agreement among unions is not reached, a strike could…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…characterized it as a reform to allow mail-in ballots for Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) elections. Groups that spoke out against the bill raised concern about intimidation from union organizers….
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
…Unions will now be holding a ratification vote for the agreement, which should keep rail services running. Multiple reports indicate that the latest round of negotiations between union representatives and…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “The inclusion of financial support for economically distressed farmers and ranchers is also a welcome addition that will help…