…to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), AFBF said the legislation “improves flexibility for school lunch programs and reinforces…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…Arts Center Co-Chair; Mary Anne Carson of Santa Cruz County Bank; Joanne and Chris Lynch, Lakeside Organic Gardens; Debbie Parsons, Best Western Seacliff Inn; Maria and David Vasquez of Watsonville;…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…by Ray and Debbie (Laub) Jacobsen on behalf of their family and Debbie’s (departed) parents Donald D. and Clara Laub. The evening celebration led by John Alkire, CEO of The…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…Ellis. “We appreciate the Senate’s reauthorization of this provision before it expired at the end of the month. Unfortunately, due to the actions of Senator Stabenow, not only does this…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…space for birds than what’s used in conventional housing systems. While some reports have blamed Proposition 2 for reducing the state’s egg production and raising egg prices, Debbie Murdock, executive…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says Senator Stabenow (D-Mich.) introduced legislation today that fails to fix mandatory Country-of-Origin labeling, driving the United States even closer to the forthcoming trade war…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…of Directors include: Leta Ciavaglia, President; Debbie Jacobsen, Vice President; Jerry Pacheco, Secretary/Treasurer; Elizabeth Hudson; Linda Mae Balakian Hunsucker; Larry Serpa; Ricky Vang; Dora Westerlund and William White. John C….
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…by Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, Greg Martin, executive director for global public policy, General Motors; Sean Penrith, executive director of The Climate Trust and Paul Schmidt,…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. Vilsack made the announcement in Bay City, Mich.,…
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
…put us another step closer to enacting a new farm bill. I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on their efforts throughout this process. We worked together to give…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…a bill that provides comprehensive risk management while avoiding potential market distortions,” added Gaesser. “We are confident that this bill accomplishes that, and we are very thankful to Chairwoman Stabenow,…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…Nutrition & Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member Thad Cochran (R-MS). NCC Chairman Jimmy Dodson said, “Congress has demonstrated strong bi-partisanship and we urge President Obama to…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…said Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. “This bill proves that by working across party lines we can reform programs to save taxpayer money while strengthening…
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
…Cardin (D), Yes Mikulski (D), Yes Massachusetts Cowan (D), Yes Warren (D), Yes Michigan Levin (D), Yes Stabenow (D), Yes Minnesota Franken (D), Yes Klobuchar (D), Yes Mississippi Cochran (R),…