…first steps toward diplomatic relations with China, and he gained the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union. He enforced desegregation of Southern schools, established OSHA and the EPA, and…
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
…with the country. The China market dominates the trade questions going into 2021, however, other markets could use some mending, and Vetter remains hopeful about the European Union specifically. ABC’s Vice President of…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. “It is similarly heartening to see the inclusion of provisions that will revitalize rural economies, such as financial support for the biofuels industry, further…
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
…more pressure on China than we have been able to unilaterally,” Vetter said. She believes the recent trade interactions between the U.S. and the European Union are a good sign…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a statement. “After eight years leading USDA, Tom Vilsack has the necessary qualifications and experience to steer the agency through these turbulent times.”…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
Farmers and ranchers are receiving less than $0.12 for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, according to a document from the National Farmers Union (NFU). The Thanksgiving Special of the NFU’s…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…Federation (AFBF), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and National Farmers Union. FACA has grown to include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Alliance…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
…from places like Spain, Morocco, and Argentina.” IMPORT RULES NEGATIVELY IMPACT CALIFORNIA GROWERS The European conglomerate Dcoop acquired 20 percent ownership in Bell-Carter Foods in 2018. That allowed the company…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be moving forward with increased tariffs on U.S. goods. Tariffs will be imposed on nearly $4 billion worth of American imports….
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…as the U.S., the European Union, and China. Officials in India have said that dairy is essentially off the table when it comes to trade agreements. Dairy has been a…
EU Prepared to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After WTO Decision
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently granted permission for the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs on American goods. European officials are considering the implementation of the tariffs in response…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…Union. The Strengthening Local Processing Act will increase the federal share of costs related to state inspection from 50 to 65 percent. The bill would also increase the cost-share for…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…market and climate data,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “These services are always essential but are particularly so right now as we all cope…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…is to have more than half of U.S. producers participating in the program by 2025. “Consumers want more transparency when it comes to the products they purchase, and the European…