The farm bill vote in the House of Representatives was a surprise to many people. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
California Congressman Jim Costa (D) blasted the House of Representatives for “allowing the Farm Bill to disintegrate into petty, partisan politics.”
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding House Defeat of the Farm Bill
“The American Farm Bureau Federation is highly disappointed the House did not complete work on the 2013 farm bill, the ‘Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.’
Breaking News: House Rejects Farm Bill
The House of Representatives rejected the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Act of 2013 with a vote of 195-234 this afternoon. We will have more information as …
New Regulations Mean More Work
Farmers in the Tulare Lake Basin Area are preparing for new regulations that will add to their workload. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report
Berries and Irrigation Study
What is the connection between how berries taste and how much water they receive during growing? Sabrina Hill has more on a study that looks to answer that question. Click …
House Debate on Farm Bill
The House of Representatives has begun debate on its version of the farm bill. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report
Vilsack on Immigration Reform
Secretary Tom Vilsack says immigration reform is not only needed, but crucial to the nation’s agriculture. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
The Almond Board of California Conference has announced the dates for its 2013 conference. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report
Citrus Industry E-news: Research and Citrus Economics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive has lots of timely news and a report on how research may turn bad citrus economics around. Want to learn more? …
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
Growers are invited to learn more about mite pest management in strawberries next week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report
Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate is continuing debate on the controversial Immigration Reform bill. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says that bill is hugely important for agriculture. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or …
Spring and Winter Wheat Behind Schedule
Field work for both spring and winter wheat is behind schedule. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report
Agriculture Secretary Against Big SNAP Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says cuts in the SNAP program in the House version of the farm bill would hurt farmers. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio …