…children be preserved. The Alliance will continue to work with industry allies in Congress to ensure the program’s original mission of promoting fresh fruits and vegetables is sustained as the…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
FROM THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JIM COSTA Representing California’s 16th District Fresno County • Merced County • Madera County Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa, the highest ranking Californian on…
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
…House Ag Committee chambers by Former House Ag Chairman Colin Peterson and his “2nd Amendments” band, which includes a handful of Peterson’s colleagues in Congress, was a real treat. We…
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
…to advance a farm bill with significant savings and reforms. We achieve nearly $40 billion in savings by eliminating outdated government programs and reforming others. No other committee in Congress…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…in the countryside with field hearings led by my friend and Ranking Member Collin Peterson. There are often criticisms about the partisanship of Congress and how little is accomplished because…
Health Insurance Tax and Small Business
…Board of Directors and recently testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology. He encouraged members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 763, which would repeal the HIT….
AFBF: Heath Tax and Small Farms
…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…