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
…part of that process. Efforts to win farm labor reform, make progress on the farm bill and upgrade our nation’s waterway shipping system are setting the table for what could…
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…
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….
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…
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
Farm Bill Update: U. S. Representative Jim Costa – California
U. S. Representative Jim Costa sat down with AgNet West the morning following the markup session for the Farm Bill that went into the wee hours Wednesday night in the…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…that much closer to achieving a Farm Bill this year that will help specialty crop agriculture stay strong and competitive. The investments these bills make will allow American farmers to…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…House floor. Rural America cannot afford inaction. We owe them a vote.” The Farm Bill that cleared the House Agriculture Committee contained many victories for Valley farmers, livestock producers, and…
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
…in Washington D. C. Like other farm groups in town this week our modest group of farm broadcasters from across the land hit a rare moment with both Senate and…
Salad Bar Donations To California Schools
…donation of salad bars to California schools. The United Fresh Foundation gathered with the mayor of San Diego, the State Superintendent of Schools, and a group of California students and…