…and I encourage the president to sign it quickly into law,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. Farm Policy Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes the most significant reduction to farm…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Wenger on Immigration Issue
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks on some of the big issues. The immigration issue is at the top of the list….
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomes President Obama’s call in his…
ASTA Conference: Seed Industry Comments on Farm Bill
The American Seed Trade Association’s 53rd annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention wrapped up today in Monterey, as major progress was made with the farm bill. Gary Cooper talks with…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF Pres. Wenger-California Farmers Taking Their Rightful Place
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about farmers in California needing to take their rightful place in the political arena….
AFBF President Bob Stallman Urges Passage of Farm Bill
January 28, 2014 – “The American Farm Bureau Federation urges House and Senate members to pass H.R. 2642, the 2014 Farm Bill. The bill will provide farmers and ranchers certainty…
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…
AgNeTVideo: Diversity in California Farming
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about diversity in California farming….
Full Farm Bill Conference Report Available Online
The full conference report for the farm bill, now officially titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, is available online. To see the report, click here….
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
…many other states,” he said. “It represents an important commitment to help farmers achieve meaningful stewardship successes.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…us on the verge of enacting a five-year Farm Bill that saves taxpayers billions, eliminates unnecessary subsidies, creates a more effective farm safety-net and helps farmers and businesses create jobs,”…
CFBF President on Labor
California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger discusses the need for a solid labor force. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Leaders Have Questions About Farm Bill
Ag leaders in Washington have more questions than answers about the state of the farm bill and the timing of any floor action. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AFBF on RFS Standards
The American Farm Bureau Federation responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…









