California Congressman Jim Costa talks about dairy in the farm bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim…
Politicians Working Together for Farm Bill
…Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview, California Congressman Jim Costa tells AgNet West that last week’s House markup of the farm bill was proof that the system can work….
Congressman Costa Talks about Farm Bill
In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) talks about the farm bill. Costa on a bipartisan bill and making cuts: Click to Open or Download Audio…
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
Farm Bill Update: U. S. Representative Jim Costa – California
U. S. Representative Jim Costa sat down with AgNet West the morning following the markup session for the Farm Bill that went into the wee hours Wednesday night in the…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…that much closer to achieving a Farm Bill this year that will help specialty crop agriculture stay strong and competitive. The investments these bills make will allow American farmers to…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…House floor. Rural America cannot afford inaction. We owe them a vote.” The Farm Bill that cleared the House Agriculture Committee contained many victories for Valley farmers, livestock producers, and…
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
…in Washington D. C. Like other farm groups in town this week our modest group of farm broadcasters from across the land hit a rare moment with both Senate and…
Salad Bar Donations To California Schools
…donation of salad bars to California schools. The United Fresh Foundation gathered with the mayor of San Diego, the State Superintendent of Schools, and a group of California students and…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, issued the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee approval of a bipartisan farm bill. “The House Agriculture Committee today approved its version…
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
…to advance a farm bill with significant savings and reforms. We achieve nearly $40 billion in savings by eliminating outdated government programs and reforming others. No other committee in Congress…
House Farm Bill Markup
…or download audio report. See also: House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill See also: AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill Published May 15, 2013 The House Ag Committee had…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…We eliminate direct payments, which were paid to farmers regardless of market conditions and many times to farmers who were no longer farming. The FARRM Act reflects a belief in…
Farm Bill Markups
…report. See also: House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill See also: AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill Published May 15, 2013 Members of the House Ag Committee are gathered…