Congressman Jim Costa talks with AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about the future of the Farm Bill, and what he thinks needs to happen for the bill’s success….
Almond Crop Forecast
The 2013 California Almond Objective Measurement Report by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a decline for this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part One
It’s just like nearly any other national crop: When it comes to marijuana, California grows the best, or at least some of the biggest, plants. That’s one of the reasons…
CFBF President’s Statement on Immigration Bill
…to open or download audio report California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger says the bill passed late last week by the Senate will help family farmers and ranchers address…
Livestock Groups Support RFS Repeal Act
…including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Chicken Council, and the National Turkey Federation, are supporting the Act. This year alone, about 40 percent of the nation’s corn crop will…
New Standards for School Snacks and Drinks
America’s schools are poised to have vending machines and snack bars stocked with healthy choices. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…and workable farm labor provision is welcomed by America’s farmers and ranchers. A comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our…
Funding for Fairs to be Discussed
…of Food and Agriculture. “California’s fair industry is vibrant and resilient and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this cultural icon of the Golden State.” The…
San Diego Designated Natural Disaster Area
…because of damages and losses caused by the recent drought. It means farmers and ranchers in San Diego County qualify for special loans from the USDA to help cover part…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…Business and the National Association of Home Builders. Among the groups supporting the water management district were the National Governors Association, the National Association of Counties and the federal government….
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
…farmers just don’t want growing on their land and marijuana is one of them. But what do you do if someone else is growing it on your property? It could…
USDA May Need New Info for Planting Report
USDA will release its report on planted acreage this week, but will the USDA have to go back and resurvey farmers on their plantings? Gary Crawford has more. Click to…
Critical Reactions to House Vote
…yesterday afternoon. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman issued a statement after the vote saying, “the American Farm Bureau…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…healthy, safe foods that American families put on their dinner tables every night. Instead, the House again passed the buck on reforming the nation’s agriculture policies, which will hurt American…