Washington – California Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin Nunes (CA-22) released the following statement after the Senate refused to include in the Farm Bill the…
AgNeTVideo: Diversity in California Farming
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about diversity in California farming….
ASTA Seed Conference in Monterey
The 2014 American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower seed conference is underway in Monterey. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is at the conference and has this report with brief comments…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
Top priorities for California farmers and ranchers have been achieved in the federal farm bill that appears headed for final action in Congress this week. The California Farm Bureau Federation…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…spring freezes that affected fruit growers in the Midwest. Streamlines Programs, Strengthens Conservation The Agricultural Act of 2014 consolidates 23 existing conservation programs into 13 programs while strengthening tools to…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…California experiences one of the driest winters on record, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…uptick in business for at least one Northern California olive grower and processor. West Coast Products produces natural brine-cured jumbo olives, which compete with chemically cured, lye treated olives from…
CFBF President on Labor
California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger discusses the need for a solid labor force. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNeTVideo: California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger Agriculture Background
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger talks about his and family life in farming. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger continues, speaking about the differences in farming over the years….
California Water Reforms Presented at Farm Bill Conference Committee
Washington – At the request of Speaker of the House John Boehner and California Congressmen David Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin Nunes (CA-22), Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…California’s recorded history, have severely strained California’s water system. Many CVP contractors have taken prudent steps in years past to plan for just these circumstances by conserving water or purchasing…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Wenger Discusses the King Amendment
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about the “King Amendment” and California farming….
Cotton Council on Farm Bill
National Cotton Council’s Gary Adams says we could see a bill ready for full committee as early as this weekend. Julie McPeak reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshop
The Almond Board is a holding their first Sustainability Workshop for growers next Friday. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The workshop is Friday, January…