Jan. 21, 2020 – Almonds depend on bees and bees depend on almonds. “That simple fact is well understood and appreciated by the California almond community,” pointed out Elaine Trevino, President, Almond Alliance of California. “Recognizing the importance of the relationship between almond growers and honey bees is at the heart of the California almond […]

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Jan. 16, 2020 – The Almond Alliance of California praised today’s Senate vote paving the way for the President’s signature of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The United States Senate passed the USMCA by a bipartisan vote of 89 – 10. “The Almond Alliance would like to thank the broad coalition of Senators who supported […]

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December 19, 2019 –Today the House of Representatives passed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a bi-partisan margin of 385-41. The deal offers benefits to California almond growers by opening up the Canadian and Mexico markets and removing trade barriers. “The Almond Alliance would like to thank the members of the California delegation […]

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Dec. 13, 2019 – -The Almond Alliance participated on a White House conference call this morning regarding the United States and China Phase One Trade Agreement which includes agriculture. While many of the details are being worked out, below is a summary of what we know to date. The Phase One agreement includes a commitment […]

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Dec. 11, 2019 – -Today the United States Mexico Canada Agreement deal was reached by the United States, Mexico and Canada. While the deal must now be ratified by all three countries, we are hopeful to see the House ratify USMCA before the end of the year. USMCA offers benefits to California almond growers by […]

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Dec. 11, 2019 – -Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for producers to apply for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP).  The deadline for the Market Facilitation Program has been extended to Friday, December 20. “2019 has challenged the country’s ag sector – prevented or late planting followed by a delayed harvest […]

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Dec. 9, 2019 – – You’re invited to Almond Alliance’s 2nd Annual Holiday Soiree on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at The Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. We hope that you will join us at this complimentary mixer to celebrate the holiday season.

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Dec. 9, 2019 – -The Almond Alliance team is excited to join our industry partners at the 2019 Almond Conference at Cal Expo Dec. 10-12, 2019! We hope to see you there. Join us for our session, Advocacy Update: A Sacramento & D.C. Legislative Update on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 11:30 am in Room 2. […]

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Nov. 19, 2019 – -A successful advocacy organization relies on teamwork and collaboration. It takes all of us working together to get to a good place for your business.  Each year we are dealt a new set of challenges and each year we face them with new strategies and tenacity.  While our industry is diverse, […]

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Nov. 14, 2019 – -There are two items of interest at the upcoming California Air Resources Board (CARB) Dec. 12 meeting  in Sacramento.  The Almond Alliance will be providing comments on both items. Consider Assembly Bill 617 Community Air Protection Program – Selection of 2019 Communities.  The CARB Board will consider selecting additional communities under […]

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