…at this hour for their Farm Bill markup. During a markup, the congressmen and women have the chance to debate, amend and rewrite the proposed legislation. In the version of…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…we are pleased with this first step in the process. We look forward to working with Senate and House leaders as comprehensive immigration reform legislation is introduced and moves its…
Details of Immigration Reform Bill Released
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman talks about the importance of the legislation for U.S. agriculture. Video…
NFCF Statement on Farm Bill Extension
…new, five-year farm bill that would have included substantial reform and significant budget savings. It goes on to say “the one-year extension of the farm bill contained in the legislation,…
Dairy Trade with Russia
…the recent signing of legislation granting permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Russia. The federation says the legislation represents a major step toward reopening business with Russia, which is one…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
…2346 and AB 2676. The legislation would have exposed farmers to abusive private lawsuits and extended liability as well as criminal sanctions even when no harm occurred. These bills were…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…await action by Governor Jerry Brown where he has until September 30 to sign or veto all pending legislation. AB 2346 (Butler, D-El Segundo) creates a private right of action…
Overtime Bill Defeated…Good News for Agriculture
AB 1313, the legislation that would end the 10 hour-day/60 hour-week overtime exemption for agriculture employees, was defeated just before midnight, August 31, falling seven votes short of the 41…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Farmers League urged the U.S. Senate on June 1 to retain a successful air quality program in new federal farm legislation. The program, which is not included in the version…