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…
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…
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…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Labor and Immigration
We talk with a Fresno County grower about the ag labor shortage and the need for an immigration bill….
California Ag Labor and Immigration
…growers will have to wait longer and pay more for that work. He says the right comprehensive immigration bill could alleviate the problem and help turn things around for farmers….
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
…groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress….
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress.” Read the full statement by clicking here….
Support for Senate Immigration Bill
As the Senate immigration reform bill gets closer to floor action, another group is speaking in support of the legislation. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved its version of an immigration bill, but there is still a long road ahead. The House Speaker, John Boehner (R-Ohio), has had some discouraging comments…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…fraud and maintain program integrity in the crop insurance program. Amendment 925 Rejected To reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes. Resolution 65 Agreed to A resolution strongly…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
The senate committee debating the immigration bill approved it late Tuesday night. Sabrina Hill has more on what some say it could do for agriculture. Click to open or download…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
The following is a statement from Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, regarding the Senate Judiciary passage of the immigration reform bill. “The time is long overdue for our…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
…are working on a new immigration reform bill, and that’s why the president of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League says now is the time for the farm community…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…Farm Bill on Wednesday. The committee’s approval of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 by a bipartisan 36-10 vote is the second positive step for specialty…