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What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | November 3rd, 2023


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What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | November 3rd, 2023


Summary:


In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, discusses various topics related to the almond industry’s challenges, State and Federal politics, and news.


Timeline:


00:00 - Membership Renewals: Renew your Almond Alliance membership today to access exclusive content. Go to https://almondalliance.org/


01:09 - Government Affairs Team - Sacramento: 

  • Actively addressing and influencing regulations in the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB).

  •  

    01:45 - GHG Emissions Reporting:

    •   CARB

      • Addressing early phases of CARB's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting standards and the need for industry input.

      • 02:57 - Strategic Plan for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR):

        • The Alliance is engaged in public hearings on the Department of Pesticide Regulation's new strategic plan, particularly highlighting concerns about sustainable pest management recommendations.

        • 06:04 - Category M QAC & QAL Compliance: 

          •  The Almond Alliance encourages you to check the DPR's website for testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.

          • 08:11 - Ports and Goods Movement: 

            • The Alliance participated in a special committee on ports and goods movement, emphasizing the need for infrastructure investment and addressing challenges faced by the Port of Oakland.

            • Drayage Trucks are going to be a problem in California. 

            • The Port of Oakland has dropped in ranking amongst the top ports in the U.S. and West Coast

            • White Paper by Matt Clark - https://www.terrainag.com/insights/is-the-agriculture-sector-charged-for-transportation-change/

            • 14:50 - Federal Announcements: 

              • The Risk Management Agency (RMA) now allows insurance on fourth-leaf almonds

                • This change resulted from the Almond Alliance's efforts after winter storms and freeze damage in 2022.

                • The Alliance is actively involved in addressing tariff increases proposed by Turkey on almonds.

                  • Turkey's intention to increase tariffs on almonds from 2% to 15%, potentially resulting in a 25% tariff.

                  • 20:52 - Almond PAC Event: 

                    • Almond Champion of the Year to the Department of Water Resources LandFlex team.

                    • Become a PAC Member to be informed on upcoming tours, roundtables and exclusive DC fly-ins. 

                    • 23:28 - Almond Convention 2024 - Kauai, Hawaii April 22- 25th: 

                      • Registration opens January 9th visit  https://almondalliance.org/ for more information.

                      • 24:30 - Almond Board Conference: 

                        • The Alliance plans to have office hours at the Almond Conference in Sacramento, participating in panels and engaging with attendees.

                        • 24:55 - Harvest and Farmer Appreciation: 

                          • The Alliance has gratitude and appreciation for farmers, recognizing their hard work during the challenging harvest season and emphasizing their resilience.

                          • To learn more about the Almond Alliance, visit our Direct Link to the membership page - https://almondalliance.org/memberships/become-a-member/

                            or email Annie at [email protected]



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