The Almond Board of California (ABC) is set to host The Almond Conference 2024 from December 10-12 in downtown Sacramento at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Rebecca Bailey, ABC…
Ancient and Modern Harvest Festivals of August 1st
…into Lammas or Loaf Mass Day, which is still celebrated in some European cultures. The ancient Lugnasadh and modern Loaf Mass Day are observed in very similar fashions, with the…
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
A recent court decision has granted Wonderful Nurseries a preliminary injunction to stop the bargaining process with the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, raising significant constitutional concerns about California’s “Card…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
…stayed high. Lower European production is the first reason as skyrocketing natural gas prices have cut EU production by 25 percent. Brazil is another reason as high costs have led…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
…Farmers Union wrote to the Department of the Treasury and the White House budget office, OMB. The groups want the so-called 45Z tax credit restricted to domestic versus imported feedstocks…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…trending, biologicals represent an important component of navigating evolving requirements. Maximum residue levels in European markets, combined with increasing regulatory pressure in California create an area of opportunity for biologicals….
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…global discussion, with researchers coming from Canada, the European Union, and Brazil at the Summit. Bringing biologicals into California’s agriculture industry will “hopefully create a value proposition in the marketplace…
Additional Lawsuits Brought Against EPAs Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
Clean Fuels Alliance America, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), and the National Farmers Union (NFU) have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light-…
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
…become a member of the European Union, providing even greater opportunities to import more almonds in the future.” Turkey, known for its rich and diverse cuisine, has a strong cultural…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
…and United Farm Workers. The groups argue that removing secret ballot elections for union certification undermines workers’ rights and exposes farms to a variety of legal uncertainties. At the same…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
Woman shopping milk in grocery store By Sergey Ryzhov/Shutterstock image The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…from the U.S., European Union, and New Zealand. Fuess surmises that the stagnant demand is because of China’s “domestic-focused initiatives” to improve its milk production, while other Asian countries built…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…Agriculture Committee seize the opportunity to stop a potential 50-state patchwork of differing on-farm regulations,” said NPPC President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn. National Farmers Union (NFU)…
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for…