…and predicted 1,070,000 bearing acres for 2018. There was a slight decline in new plantings, the lowest since 2003. Almond Board of California’s President and CEO Richard Waycott said that…
Farmers for Free Trade Report Highlights Damage from Chinese Retaliation
…on most products, while U.S. pork exports face a 25 percent tariff. Former Senators Richard Lugar and Max Baucus, Co-Chairs of Farmers for Free Trade, say tariffs end up as…
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
…to pass their farm down to her children and ends by asking the president to protect free trade and keep our agricultural economy strong. Farmers for Free Trade co-chair Richard…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…action from the White House. We’ve already heard from China that U.S. soybeans are among the prime targets for retaliation.” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka argues that there is no danger…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
…be improved upon or reduced. Upon submitting the letter to the FDA, Richard Sellers, AFIA’s senior vice president of public policy and education, said: “The American Feed Industry Association appreciates…
“Connect Americans Now” Formed to Improve Rural Broadband Access
…policymakers to ensure that there is sufficient unlicensed broadband access in every market in the country. The end-goal is unlimited broadband connectivity by 2022. Richard Cullen, the executive director of…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…companies,” said Almond Board President and CEO, Richard Waycott. “When we think about improving our industry across the myriad areas of opportunity, it also involves wanting to make a better…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…Transforming the consumer landscape “We are focused on what we are calling ‘unleashing orchard potential’,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO, ABC. “We want to realize the potential of every…
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard Waycott spoke during the state of the industry address at the 2017 Almond Conference, offering insight into current and…
Almond Board: Industry Benefits from Almond Conference
…out from others and maximize the benefits for attendees. Listen to the interview: ZDFJ7442_60 no slate 032416 Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott’s 2017 agenda address: “It…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
For this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott has a Thanksgiving message for growers. Listen to his message: About the Almond Board of California: California’s wholesome,…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
…leading e-commerce platform, to the benefit of both U.S. producers and Chinese consumers,” said Richard Liu, JD.com Chairman and CEO, who participated in the signing ceremony. “China’s shoppers will rest…
Coalition Calls for Double the Funding for USDA Research
…bill. The letter shows China has doubled its commitments to agricultural research. American Soybean Association President Richard Wilkins, whose organization is part of the coalition, said: “We need to regain…
Farm Bureau Endorses Bipartisan Farmers for Free Trade Campaign
…discuss efforts to strengthen grassroots support for trade & NAFTA’s importance to farmers and ranchers American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall joined Senators Max Baucus and Richard Lugar, Co-chairs…