…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…
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
…Conference will be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento. A full program of the event will be made available in the coming weeks and the…
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
…FDA in the interest of consumers and our growers and producers across the U.S.” The U.S. is the second-largest market for olive oil outside of the European Union. Establishing a…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…letter to Senate leaders this week, which was signed by dozens of agricultural organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the International Fresh Produce Association, the National Farmers Union, and…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…care and tax reforms. Most important for farmers is the funding support included for conservation programs. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed praise for the legislation. The National Farmers Union (NFU)…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…that production reached that level. Pistachio demand has remained strong, helping to address the abundance of supply. All markets aside from the European Union have increased demand for shipments of…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…all the European countries, and everyone else, to end trade limitations on sending food abroad,” he said. And looking to the fall and proposed new fiscal year spending, House Ag…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
A coalition of organizations representing a variety of industries including agriculture are encouraging the Biden Administration to get involved in the port labor negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union…