…The new agreements cover a wide geographic area, including the European Union, Switzerland, the UK, several South American countries, China, and parts of the Middle East. The UC Davis Public…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…says it will have 25,000 members walk off the job if the union doesn’t come to a new agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents carriers and marine terminal…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Beginning of Husker Harvest Days and Grand Island
…a large island in that river in central Nebraska La Grand Isle in the 1850s. The Union Pacific Railroad would plat the area Grand Island in 1866. The Platte River…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Hotels Available Today
…be taking place December 10-12 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento. Rates for hotels that ABC is partnering with will be available through Monday, November 9….
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…day. So, it’s a lot of information and the best place to go is Almonds.com/Conference.” The Almond Conference 2024 is scheduled for December 10-12 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…supply and demand. Key producers like China, the U.S., Chile, and the European Union (EU), which contribute to most of the world’s walnuts, are seeing slower growth. While China’s production…
Almond Update: French Marketing Campaign Highlights Value of Almonds in Sports
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently launched a creative marketing campaign in France. ABC’s European marketing director Dariela Roffe-Rackind said the campaign aligns with the buzz of the Paris…
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
A preliminary injunction to stop the bargaining process with the UFW union raises significant constitutional concerns about California’s “Card Check” law. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced additional…
Almond Update: Registration Opens Soon for The Almond Conference 2024
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….