…of what we grow is exported, it’s great to see those export numbers where they are and going in the right direction. Very positive trend.” The European Union continues to…
U.S. Farmers at COP28
…through past experiences with carbon banks and so forth can be part of that,” said Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union. “We also will be engaged in the daily…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…new and robust farm bill in 2024. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew expressed optimism about the bipartisan support, urging Congress to use this momentum to expedite a new farm…
Almond Update: Great Opportunity to Increase Almond Consumption in Germany
…is 2.27 pounds, tied with the U.S. As the largest economy in Europe, Germany is home to 19 percent of the total European Union population. Almond shipments to Germany were…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-25-23
…to Repair Bill from the National Farmers Union, comments on disaster relief, and leveraging existing areas of funding for SPM roadmap implantation. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…kicking with the football season. Additionally, ABC is looking to increase demand in other key markets with new campaigns. One market of interest is Germany, which is the largest European…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
Almond Conference registration will be opening next week. The event returns to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento, December 5-7. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…letter sent to the National Farmers Union (NFU). Back in June, NFU President Rob Larew sent a letter to Administrator Regan seeking clarity on the issue. “In their opposition to…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
The 2023 Almond Conference will be returning to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento. Registration will open on August 15 and the conference will be taking place…
Farmers’ Share of July Fourth Food Dollar Continues to Shrink
…Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2023 numbers for the Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar Report covering several items typically found at a Fourth of July cookout. The NFU says…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…Aubrey Bettencourt said the next round of LandFlex has been announced. Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association continue creating uncertainty. The International…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
A tentative port labor agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The new six-year contract will cover workers at…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Attracting More Federal Attention
Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue creating uncertainty. It has been just under a year since the previous labor…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
… As an example, the U.S. has only completed or modernized four trade deals since 2010, the European Union has entered into eight. The report emphasizes a more assertive approach to…