What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | October 13th, 2023

Summary:

In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, discusses various topics related to the Alliance's challenges, Federal politics, and new disaster relief programs. 

Timeline:

00:20 - Almond Harvest Challenges

- Challenges in the almond industry due to issues like damage, quality, and losses.

- Hurricane's unexpected impact on the harvest.

- Discontent with USDA's disaster response.

01:31 - Advocacy for Reporting 

- Urging affected individuals to report damage from recent storms.

- Remember: Document and Notify any damage.

03:54 - Congressional Chaos 

- Kevin McCarthy's resignation and its implications for congressional legislation.

- Various scenarios for resolving the speaker nomination.

- The possibility of a government shutdown and how that affects the US Farm Bill.

06:23 - California Legislative Updates

- Mention of numerous bills on the Governor's desk.

- Seeking a veto on a Rodenticide Bill.

- Discussing new carbon emission reporting standards.

08:07 - Relationship Building and Events

- Meeting with CA Assembly Members and building relationships.

- Upcoming events featuring Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.

- Almond Alliance's events and conferences.

11:14 - New Insurance Product 

- USDA's approval of a new insurance product for fourth-leaf almond trees.

- The Almond Alliance encourages inquiries with insurance providers.

13:27 - Almond PAC and Awards

- The role of Almond PAC in political action.

- Announcing the Almond Champion of the Year.

14:33 - Acknowledging Spotlight AG

- Acknowledging the collaboration with Spotlight AG.

- The Almond Alliance's presence on Spotlight AG and other digital platforms.

15:01 - Harvest Season Safety 

- Wishing a safe and successful harvest season.

- Expressing gratitude for the community's support and unity.

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