The Senate is debating deep cuts to the farm bill this week. Gary Crawford gives us an update on how the first day went. Click to Open or Download Audio …
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentBeef …
Congressman Costa Talks about Farm Bill
In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) talks about the farm bill. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for …
Farm Bill Update: U. S. Representative Jim Costa – California
U. S. Representative Jim Costa sat down with AgNet West the morning following the markup session for the Farm Bill that went into the wee hours Wednesday night in the …
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
FROM THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JIM COSTA Representing California’s 16th District Fresno County • Merced County • Madera County Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa, the highest ranking Californian on …
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is in Washington, D.C., for all the political happenings this week. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, issued the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee approval of a bipartisan farm bill. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma and Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota issued the following statements after the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk …
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
Today, we are considering H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. It is the product of more than three years of work. This work began …
Farm Bill Markups
The Senate had their day yesterday, but today is the day for the House ag committee Farm Bill mark up. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio …
Meat and Poultry Production
U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Randall Weiseman has more. Click …
AFBF: Farm Bill Markup Underway
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill markup session is presently underway. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and …
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
A bill before state lawmakers would force state agencies to buy California produce rather than getting produce from other states. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report. …
Poultry Inspection Plan Still Controversial
It’s been more than a year since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proposed major changes to the way poultry is inspected for safety at poultry processing plants. The plan is still …