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	Registration for the 2023 Pistachio Industry Annual Conference is now open on APGAnnualConference.com. Attendee registration with discounted room rates and sponsorship opportunities are going fast, so reserve your space quickly.
	President and CEO of APG Richard Matoian, APG's Federal Lobbyist Bob Schramm, Associate Administrator of Agricultural Marketing Services Erin Morris and Associate Deputy Administrator Agricultural Marketing Services, Commodity Procurement Program Christopher Purdy.
	On December 5, 2022, in Washington DC, APG met with the Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, and requested a section 32 Bonus Buy of 40 million pounds of U.S. pistachios. The 2022 pistachios carryover amount is 354,298,580 pounds, the highest in U.S. pistachio history and up 25 percent from the previous year. The cost of doing business continues to increase domestically and internationally. The pistachio industry is experiencing increased costs broadly across our farming input including fertilizer, fuel, labor, chemicals, transportation, harvest, and water. A 2022 Bonus Buy would benefit the entire industry.
	On December 5, 2022, APG met with the Republican Congressional Appropriations Committee and legislative staff members from Congressman McCarthy, Congressman Valadao, and Congressman Calvert's offices regarding funding for the Navel Orange Worm (NOW) sterile fly release program. At minimum, funding for the NOW SIT Program will be increased from $8.1 to $10.3 million, however, APG is seeking an additional $2 million for full implementation of the pilot sterile fly release program. APG has been a fierce advocate for Navel Orange Worm research. To date, APG has secured $25 million for the NOW research project.
	The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 allows U.S. shippers to file complaints with the FMC. On December 1, 2022, the FMC announced its interim procedures to review, investigate, and adjudicate Charge Complaints. The announcement is a new opportunity for U.S. shippers to challenge carrier charges by filing Charge Complaints at the FMC. The law was enacted in June. Since then, the Commission has received 175 filings.
	APG attended Arizona's Harvest Gathering and Meeting at the Willcox Elks Lodge on December 3, 2022. President and CEO Richard Matoian updated APG's Arizona Growers on the State of the Industry.
	Director, Government Relations, Cadee Condit, updated the group on APG's governmental relations strategy and the importance of educating elected officials on both sides of the political aisle about the legislative issues impacting APG. Director, Membership Services, Wes Wilson, spoke about the 2023 APG's Annual Conference.
	APG concluded the meeting by honoring longtime dedicated APG members Shirley and Steve Seplak. Shirley and Steve are retiring.
	APG presented Shirley and Steve Seplak with a Proclamation from the Arizona State Legislature for their service and commitment to APG and the agriculture industry.
	Richard Matoian, Shirley Seplak, Steve Seplak, Jip Rodenburg President of the Arizona Pistachio Growers Association and Cadee Condit
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