Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…drought by President Obama’s visit as well as the recent visit by Speaker Boehner,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “I am encouraged by the disaster assistance and increased regulatory relief…

California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis

DanCattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy & Livestock, Environment, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, General, Grain, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Poultry, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Tree, nut & vine crops, Vegetables, Water

…legislation addresses a drought that could reach historic proportions,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “Drought hits farmers and ranchers first and hardest, so we support a bill that addresses the…

California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action

Taylor HillmanCattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy & Livestock, Energy, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, General, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Tree, nut & vine crops, Vegetables, Water

…reform will be a high priority in 2014. CFBF President Paul Wenger encouraged President Obama to sign the farm bill right away, and praised a House-Senate conference committee and California…

Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Release of immigration-reform principles by House Republican leaders marks a step toward tackling a critical issue for farmers and all Americans, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…

AgNeTVideo: CFBF President on Energy Production / Delta Smelt

DanAgNeTVideo, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy & Livestock, Energy, Environment, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, General, Grain, Hogs & Pork, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Tree, nut & vine crops, Vegetables, Water

California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks of the differences between solar, natural gas, and hydro-electric energy production. President Wenger also discusses the Delta smelt and salmon issues in California….

Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…president,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. Wenger noted that, with California suffering from severe drought, the bill would also restore programs intended to help farmers and ranchers during such emergencies….