Congressman Jim Costa says it’s about time a farm bill is passed. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
AgNeTVideo: CA Ag Organizations on Farm Bill
Barry Bedwell, President at California Grape and Tree Fruit League, and Don Patrick, Executive Vice President/ CFO at Nisei Farmers League, comment on the Farm Bill….
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…drop, oftentimes the only choice for farmers is to reduce production. Farmers will face many difficult choices in coming weeks,” Wenger said. He said Farm Bureau will work with state…
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
…solution to California’s man-made water problems. Absent immediate action, California farmers and communities will continue to be gripped by the damaging effects of the worst drought in a century. This…
Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles
Release of immigration-reform principles by House Republican leaders marks a step toward tackling a critical issue for farmers and all Americans, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President on Energy Production / Delta Smelt
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks of the differences between solar, natural gas, and hydro-electric energy production. President Wenger also discusses the Delta smelt and salmon issues in California….
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Paul Wenger on Challenges to Middle-Sized Farmer
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about challenges to the middle-sized farmer….
California GOP Reps Unite on Water Bill
…the Valley, senior water rights holders and State Water Project contractors. My constituents are suffering from drought conditions severely exacerbated by erroneous federal regulations. Families and farmers alike are not…
CA Farm Bureau President on Farm Bill
Now that we know what’s in the Agriculture Act of 2014, also called the farm bill, California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger breaks down what it means for ag producers…
AFBF President on House Passage of Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Re: House Passage of Farm Bill January 29, 2014-“The American Farm Bureau Federation commends the House for its passage of the…
House Passes Farm Bill
We are one third of the way to having a new farm bill. The House passed it Wednesday. The Senate will need to pass it. The President must sign it….
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…other seed industry issues and initiatives important for seed professionals and farmers alike. Click Here to Open or Download Audio Betsy Peterson, Director of Technical Services for the California Seed…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…and I encourage the president to sign it quickly into law,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. Farm Policy Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes the most significant reduction to farm…