…Dried Fruit Trade Association (NDFTA). Since the UK left the European Union in 2021, four percent tariffs on in-shell almonds and two percent tariffs on raw kernels have been in…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…York, where workers were allegedly required to sign union cards to receive FFWR payments. Similar allegations have since been reported in California, with farmworkers claiming deception by UFW organizers. “The…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…Coalition, National Young Farmers Coalition, Nebraska Communities United, Northeast Organic Farming Association – New Jersey, Open Markets Institute, Pennsylvania Farmers Union, R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…Monday at the National Farmer’s Union annual convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. “We are now on record as being for the utilization of that label only, only, when the animal was…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
…highlighted as being significant markets for American pistachios. European Union countries like Germany and Belgium are also important markets for pistachios. Goodrich explained that India has been a growing market…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…competition. However, organizations like the National Farmers Union welcomed the rule, highlighting its importance in empowering family farmers and ranchers against unfair practices. NFU President Rob Larew praised USDA’s commitment…
New Era of Growth for Clean Fuels
…even more important to remain together and focused on the issues that move us forward.” Companies including BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, American Airlines, and PepsiCo took the stage to discuss…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the breakout sessions announced for the National Farmers Union anniversary convention, and federal…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…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…