Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21) , Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) led the entire California GOP delegation in introducing a comprehensive bill in Congress to resolve the water…
Costa Statement on State of the Union
…be one of action and the 10 million Americans still living in the shadows could not agree more while they continue to wait for Congress to act on immigration reform….
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…State of the Union address for Congress to pass immigration reform. Many farmers rely on an immigrant labor force, and, without reform, growers will begin to plant less labor-intensive crops…
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
…efforts to grow our economy. Agriculture is a bright spot in our economy and is helping to drive our recovery. It’s time for Congress to finish this Farm Bill and…
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 Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
Three California congressmen are asking for the federal government to help with our water crisis. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes…
Farm Bill Update
The long-delayed farm bill will stay that way at least until the last week of January. That’s when Congress returns to work in Washington D.C. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Dairy Disagreement Goes Beyond Congress
While the fight over dairy price control provisions continues among lawmakers trying to put a farm bill together, the issue is also at odds among some in the dairy industry…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
A dairy association is urging congress to pass the Trade Priorities Act. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The International Dairy Foods Association urges members…
AFBF President Tells Farmers to Hold Congress Accountable
Bob Stallman American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman is calling for farm bureau members to hold congress accountable. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
…It was established by an act of Congress in 1914 to help farmers, homemakers, and youth incorporate the latest university research into their lives. A century later, UC Cooperative Extension…
Time Running Out for Farm Bill
With very few days scheduled for Congress to meet in December, there are growing concerns as to whether a new 5-year farm bill can be completed by the end of…