…trend is slowly reversing, and our children have more energy to learn and grow, greater opportunity to thrive, and better overall health. As Congress turns its attention to reauthorizing the…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…under the new rule.” Stallman called on Congress to pass S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which would require the agencies to withdraw the rule and start over….
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…look forward to the members of Congress resolving key differences between the California Emergency Drought Relief Act and H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015,…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
…scope of the Clean Water Act,” said Ellis. “This rule is nothing more than an attempt to run roughshod over Congress and the courts in the largest land grab in…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment…
The Western View: The Mussel Slough Tragedy
…and asked Congress to force the railroads to honor their original price. But Congress would not act. Charles Crocker and the SP railroad had all the power. In 1880 the…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
…moving forward,” Stallman said. “It’s time for Congress to make these provisions permanent. Farmers need more than a temporary patch on the tax code: They need the certainty that they…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…Westlands is eager to work with Members of Congress in both Houses of Congress, on both sides of the aisle, to restore the water supply for all of California’s interests….
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…law, creating the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. “When Congress passed the act in 1890 creating additional Land-Grant Universities, they were creating access to economic mobility through educational opportunity for all. These…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…as farmers and city residents alike cope with water shortages. “We know Congress can’t make it rain, but we also know that Congress can help our state do better at…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…supports the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “the American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased that Congress is moving to bring…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell joined members of Congress, California State and local elected officials, and community members across Northern California today in praising the President’s…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…Corps of Engineers broad control over land use far beyond what Congress authorized in the Clean Water Act. The lawsuit also claims vagueness and over-breadth of the rule violate the…