…California almonds. One of those is the Global Market Development Committee. “They help guide the marketing investments of ABC with basically a finetuned lens,” said Hillman. “They get to see…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…the committees and workgroups do is available at Almonds.com/Committees. “Now’s the time if you want to get involved, go check out some more information on these workgroups and committees and…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, emphasized the importance of these roles in keeping California almonds a vital crop and expanding their global demand. “We’re always on the lookout for…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…nuts like almonds and pistachios being particularly vulnerable. California’s dependency on the Chinese market varies by product. Cotton exports to China account for 30.1 percent of their sales, while livestock…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…almonds. Adams said that Turkey holds promise, as nuts and dried fruits are increasingly popular. RAPP funding will go towards further assessment with the aim of expanding market presence. The…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…exposed almonds. The goal here is to be proactive and prevent fire ants. Fire ants pose a particular threat to nuts that have been shaken or have fallen onto the…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…second-largest crop on record. While large crops have presented challenges in the past, there is optimism for improved opportunities for California almonds. “In prior years where we had a large…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
…received a ballot and would like a ballot, you can contact your handler or go to almonds.com/elections to figure out how to receive a ballot,” said Hillman. “If you do…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…a press release. “Demand for California almonds around the globe continues to grow and our almond farmers constantly deliver on producing high quality California almonds to meet that demand.” The…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…projects, introducing deadlines and page limits for reviews, and considering climate and environmental justice impacts. However, industry groups argue that instead of reducing regulatory burdens as intended, the rule makes…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed significant disappointment with the new 600-page regulation from the Department of Labor (DOL). In a scathing response to the rule, Council…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
…are guilty until proven innocent and that’s not right. “With this 600-page rule, the Department of Labor has issued a stunning 3,000 pages of new regulations in just 18 months,…
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
…about the ABC Board of Directors and the election process is available at Almonds.com/elections. Listen to Hillman’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
…that with the new 600-page rule, the Department of Labor has issued 3,000 pages of new regulations in the past 18 months. “In truth, the workers most supported by DOL…