…for American sugar production as long as the farmers’ safety net is strengthened,” says Dr. Rob Johansson, director of economics and policy analysis at the American Sugar Alliance. Most of…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Jamie Fanous, Policy Director of Community Alliance with Family Farmers, said that “we have fought every year to maintain funding for the Farm to Community…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…Reno, Douglass succeeds Jamie Johansson, who served as president for three terms starting in 2017. Douglass, a graduate with a master’s degree in agricultural policy from California State University, Chico,…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
…don’t get tips, but the minimum wage that farmers can pay their H2A workers is $17.34. The Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Association, Jamie Clover Adams, says the true…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…truly felt the pain of California’s insurance crisis,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “Many lost their insurance after devastating California wildfires. We earlier worked with Sen….
Stump Buster Brings Observation to Prevent Forest Disease and Wildfire
…Stanislaus National Forest. This may be a symptom of white pine blister rust. Nov. 2022. (USDA Forest Service photo by Jamie Hinrichs) A 55-year career for US Forest Service pathologist…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…Alliance. Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance, talks about what farm leaders and industry experts will be discussing. Dr. Rob Johansson Director…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…event. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval thanks attendees for participating in the Farm Bill listening session held on campus. In his testimony, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson spoke to…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…The California Farm Bureau last week hosted the roundtable on water needs in the west. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson was one of the key speakers. Photo by Sourav…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…Additional flows detailed in the MOU will be made available through a combination of voluntary fallowing of farmland, reduced diversions, and increased water purchases. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…there has to be multiple solutions that have to come forward,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson. “One of those being the gross vehicle weight limits.” Photo by Tom…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…year without this additional coverage,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson. “We thank Commissioner Lara for supporting and expediting this new coverage and Senator Rubio for championing this…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…resilience and response. California Farm Bureau welcomed the budget proposal. CFBF President Jamie Johansson said, “Governor Newsom’s budget is a good framework for this year’s budget discussions in that it proposes to…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…Jamie Johansson. “We are appreciative of the bipartisan investment that has been made in new and aging infrastructure as well as water conveyance facilities. Farmers can now look forward to…