…one of them. In addition to the health care, he said another major political issue is water – from allocations to nitrate issues. To hear more of Jacobsen’s comments on…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…The NCBA calls M-COOL shortsighted, and says it sets up U.S. cattle producers for financial losses. Meanwhile, the American Meat Institute says the new rule stands to harm American agriculture….
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…growers. This and other issues will be hashed out when the full House and Senate take up their bills and then again when the chambers come together to negotiate a…
AFBF: Farm Bill Markup Underway
…and that’s sure to make for some red eyed late hours for many lawmakers and others who are tuned in to agricultural issues on Capitol Hill. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper…
Northern California Field Day
…of experts are getting together for the Nickels Soil Lab field day in Arbuckle. They’re talking to nut growers about issues important to them – from bees to husk flies,…
AgNeTVideo: Trefethen Solar Project
…makes financial sense, and it certainly makes sense in terms of the environment.” Ruel believes other ag businesses benefit from solar power, and he has advice for those considering it….
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…
Ag Labor and Immigration Are Top Concerns
…to be a resolution soon, when it comes to immigration and ag labor. For Groot’s full comment on the issues of ag labor and immigration, watch the video report by…
New Citrus Research Board President
…in dealing with Huanglongbing disease and the Asian Citrus Psyllid. He is also very familiar with the research going into those problems and other citrus industry issues, and research is…
AgNeTVideo Report: Ag Labor Issues
Full, uncut comment: Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot discusses labor issues and immigration reform. For more AgNeTVideo reports, click here….
AgNeTVideo – Wenger Talks About Issues Facing Farmers
…of topics that he said would continue to be key issues for California growers this year. Wenger also said that even though things are going well right now for many…
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says California farmers and ranchers have several key issues facing them. Speaking at the Outlook 2013 Conference by the California Chapter of the American…