…State of the Union address for Congress to pass immigration reform. Many farmers rely on an immigrant labor force, and, without reform, growers will begin to plant less labor-intensive crops…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
Bill Reforms Agricultural Policy, Reduces the Deficit, Grows the Economy WASHINGTON – House and Senate agriculture leaders today announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill that will…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
There could be a delay ahead for the federal water projects bill. Click to Open or Download Audio Report House-Senate negotiations on a long-awaited water projects bill to reform locks…
Immigration Reform Under Shadow of Other Government Issues
Immigration reform has fallen under the shadow of another government issue, healthcare. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Farm Bill Progress Slowed by Dairy Reform Proposal
Some had hoped for a Farm Bill conference this week, but consideration of a dairy reform proposal may have kept that from happening. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Michael Reagan Speaks at CFBF Meeting
…members it is important for people in agriculture to educate the rest of the nation about everything that goes into ag production. He discussed immigration reform and encouraged attendees to…
Boehner Committed to Immigration Reform
House Speaker John Boehner has reaffirmed his commitment to immigration reform, saying that the chamber is still working on the issue. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on Immigration
…of the topics he discussed was immigration reform. He said the farm bill is a top concern for agriculture, and immigration reform is a close second. Hear his comments here….
Secretary Ross Discusses Immigration Reform
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the need California has for immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
AgNet West was there as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Fresno State Tuesday, informing students and faculty about the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill and comprehensive immigration reform…
No Immigration Reform Vote Planned for 2013
House Republican leadership does not plan to hold a vote on immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
…laws; The Affordable Care Act; immigration reform; wage and hour issues; Cal OSHA requirements; worker transportation issues; FLC licensing and continuing education and more. Conferences are scheduled for this Wednesday,…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…sent several delegations of farmers to Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress about the need for immigration reform. A new Rabobank report suggests that China could have a bigger…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…budget process in order, get our national economy back on track and move forward on legislation important to agriculture, such as the farm bill, immigration and tax reform and waterways…