…Subcommittee on Health and Technology and the economic hit that would be delivered by the HIT. He encouraged members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 763, which would repeal the HIT….
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…way through Congress.” There is still an uphill battle before the bill becomes law, but many in the agriculture industry are saying it’s a step in the right direction. For…
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
The Agriculture Secretary continues to urge for more money for agricultural research, and says there will be a penalty if the funds aren’t found. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation talks to congress about a new ag labor guest-worker program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report American Farm Bureau Federation President…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
…new farm bill passed once the extension expires in September. Congress now has three months to get the nation’s budget in order and finalized, or face another fiscal cliff situation….
IDFA Responds to Farm Bill Extension
…Audio Report The Producers federation was fiercely critical of the extension, while the IDFA supports it. In a statement, IDFA president Connie Tipton says it allows Congress time to consider…
NFCF Statement on Farm Bill Extension
…saying it appreciates Congress’s action to avert tax increases. But quote “At the same time, it is truly unfortunate that Congress could not come together this year to enact a…
Ag Groups Respond to Farm Bill Extension
Some ag groups are lashing out about the farm bill extension passed earlier this week by congress. That extension could have a negative effect on some California farmers. Sabrina Hill…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the 113th congress. None of the Reps are from California. They are Steve King from Iowa, who is now with the department operations,…
CFBF Welcomes Committee Appointments
…joining Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno. In the previous Congress, California had three representatives among the 46 members of the Agriculture Committee. Wenger said he hopes the four Californians on the…
Senate Passes Russia Trade Bill
Both houses of Congress have now approved giving Russia most favored nation trade status, which should boost ag exports. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio…
New GOP Members on Ag Committee
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas announced the new Republican Members who are expected to serve on the Committee in the 113th Congress. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…the 113th Congress. “It is an honor to serve in this leadership position and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working on behalf of America’s farmers, ranchers, and…