…the best business people, not the most subsidized.” Sugar producers, along with other high-profile farm and lending organizations, have been urging Congress to reject the Shaheen-Toomey amendment to the Farm…
ASA Statement on Senate Sugar Policy Vote
…and heavily subsidized foreign interests. Taxpayers and hardworking farm families are winners today, and we will work hard to keep sugar policy strong as the Farm Bill works its way…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…audio report. Ag leaders in California and around the nation say a new immigration law is needed soon, to help keep immigrant ag labor in our state. Attorney Monte Lake,…
Farm Bill Debate Continues in Senate
It was somewhat slow going in Tuesday’s Senate farm bill debate, but by late afternoon there were some votes on some controversial amendments. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
The following is a statement from Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, regarding the Senate Judiciary passage of the immigration reform bill. “The time is long overdue for our…
Education Helps in Ag Water Fight
…One such area is Imperial County, in Southern California. The Farm Bureau Executive Director there, Linsey Dale explains. “We have an ample supply of water that we need for Imperial…
Senate Debates Farm Bill
The Senate is debating deep cuts to the farm bill this week. Gary Crawford gives us an update on how the first day went. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
…are working on a new immigration reform bill, and that’s why the president of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League says now is the time for the farm community…
Irrigation and Soil Salts
Dealing with soil salts is tricky business, and one Southern California grower says the right irrigation method is key. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Crops Different from Others
California crops have some special qualities and it’s thanks to the unique attributes of our state. Sabrina Hill talks with a grower in Imperial County who has a surprising crop…
Costa says There is Help for Dairy in Farm Bill
California Congressman Jim Costa talks about dairy in the farm bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim…
Politicians Working Together for Farm Bill
…Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview, California Congressman Jim Costa tells AgNet West that last week’s House markup of the farm bill was proof that the system can work….
AgNeTVideo: Celebrating Salad Bars in Schools
To read more about the donation of salad bars to California schools, click here….
Congressman Costa Talks about Farm Bill
In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) talks about the farm bill. Costa on a bipartisan bill and making cuts: Click to Open or Download Audio…