…and they say the latest limits on the product erode their ability to produce their crops. “Food costs are going to go up,” said David P. Souza, a sweet potato…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…relief in California. “Both bills are critically important to advance, we applaud the work of our local Congressional Leaders, David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and Kevin McCarthy to quickly advance H.R.3964,…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…to parched farms and cities. Rep. David G. Valadao (CA-21) stated,“California, especially the San Joaquin Valley has been suffering from drought conditions severely exacerbated by erroneous federal regulations for several…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…area will hold out. David Doll, a University of California pomology farm advisor in Merced County, said farm advisors generally recommend that if growers were planning to remove blocks of…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…David Valadao, addressing critical water issues made more acute by the drought. “We hope the House and Senate can work together to craft a bipartisan solution that will both help…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…and members of the media who have questions about the recall can contact the plant’s Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask…
Breeding Techniques Likely to Trump GM Technology in Produce
GM technology is all the buzz lately, but not so much in the produce sector. David Stark, Vice President of global trades partnerships with Monsanto explains why. CLICK HERE to…
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
…– President-Elect / Kefa Capital, Inc. – Clovis David Hamel, ARA – First Vice President / Hamel Appraisal – Santa Maria Tony Toso, ARA – Second Vice President / Edwards,…
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
The House of Representatives today approved a bill enacting a comprehensive solution to the drought crisis plaguing California. Led by Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin…
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
…Parties in the San Joaquin River litigation. ‘ David Murillo, Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific Regional Director, said, “The decision that the Settling Parties have made provides the best scenario for all involved…
Advice for Nut Growers in Drought
Sabrina Hill talks with University of California Advisor David Doll about helping nut crops through the drought. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
WASHINGTON – Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) today praised Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor and Chairman Hastings for swiftly scheduling a floor debate on…
California GOP Reps Unite on Water Bill
Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21) , Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) led the entire California GOP delegation in introducing a comprehensive bill in Congress to resolve the water…
U.S. Senate Rejects South Valley Water Fix
Washington – California Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin Nunes (CA-22) released the following statement after the Senate refused to include in the Farm Bill the…