As the debate continues over comprehensive immigration reform, America’s farmers have expressed anguish over not having an updated policy. Susan Carter reports. Farmers and Industry Experts on Immigration Reform For…
Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack We continue our series on immigration reform. Sabrina Hill has the story. Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California A White House report…
Vilsack Renews Quest for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack renews his quest for immigration reform, by focusing on what it means to California agriculture. Quest for Immigration Reform For more of…
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…state’s $33.9 billion industry. President of the United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more…
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…comprehensive immigration reform, including a factsheet on California specific impacts, can be found here. Last month, the White House released an infographic on the cost of inaction on immigration reform….
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…public power is encouraging, this reform needs to be codified to ensure stability for ratepayers and providers. This is not a controversial issue. In fact, the House, a significant portion…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
Carlos Castaneda A new report shows Americans are now eating more foreign produce than ever before, and farm leaders say the need for immigration reform is one of the main…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
Andy LaVigne American Seed Trade Association President Andy LaVigne says if we see anything accomplished this year it will be likely after the mid-term election. Immigration Reform Top Priority LaVigne…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…water projects · Reform the Endangered Species Act · Revise the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Tulare County Farm Bureau supports a bipartisan effort from the House and the Senate…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the…
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
…for our economy and country by modernizing our immigration system.” Further, “Done properly, reform will deter illegal immigration, protect and complement our U.S. workforce, better respond to changing economic and…
House and Senate Tax Leaders Pursuing Conflicting Tracts on Tax Breaks
Pat Wolff American Farm Bureau Federation’s tax and budget specialist House and Senate tax leaders are pursuing conflicting tracts on tax breaks and reform making it less likely major tax…
Farm Labor Reform Study Findings
Some interesting findings on a new study on Farm Labor Reform. Julie McPeake has this report….
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…these programs in place right away.” With farm programs now finalized, Wenger said Congress should turn its attention to reforming immigration laws that have proven ineffective for agricultural employers and…