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

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. Reach out to the Almond Alliance for more information. To learn more about the Almond Alliance, visit our Direct Link to the membership page - or email Annie at aromero@almondalliance.org

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What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance October 13th, 2023 is an episode from Almond Alert by Almond Alert.

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This episode was published on Oct 20, 2023.

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