…conflicts continue as California clashes with federal agencies. Also, we’re chatting with CFBF President Jamie Johansson about the concerns farmers are facing due to COVID-19. Tune in to the show…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
Farmers across America are feeling the pain of the Coronavirus pandemic. In California, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said COVID-19 social distancing requirements have caused some hurdles for the…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…of an ITP is in contrast to the historical cooperation between state and federal agencies in overseeing the Central Valley Project and the SWP. California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…maintain normal work schedules,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We encourage local, state and federal agencies to interpret the guidelines as broadly as practicable, to be sure everyone in agriculture…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…improvements such as barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards and orchards,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson. “The split-roll measure would increase the tax burden on California farmers…
CA Agriculture Needs Science, Crop Protection Tools
…2020. That decision left California farmers and ranchers without any immediate alternatives but instead funding for a workgroup to research alternatives. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson says agriculture uses…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
…to remain strong, get a preview of the ACTIVATE20 session that addresses opioid issues in the workforce and CFBF President Jamie Johansson discusses the recently announced voluntary agreement framework and…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…President Jamie Johansson stand for a photo op with the California FFA State Officers American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall at the World Ag Expo 2020 Opening Ceremonies AgNet West’s…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
President of the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Jamie Johansson highlighted the value that Farm Bureau provides for the industry at the Farm Bureau Roadshow that was recently held at…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…Bureau Federation says. CFBF President Jamie Johansson said today’s release of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers encourages farmers and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…President Jamie Johansson said. “Today’s Senate vote brings us closer to realizing the agreement’s benefits to California.” President Trump’s signature on the USMCA will finalize its ratification by the United…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “Farm Bureau will work with the administration and the Legislature to assure that programs addressing the needs of farmers, ranchers and rural California…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…will gain from the USMCA,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We hope the Senate will approve the agreement early in the new year, so it can be implemented quickly.” Johansson…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…Jamie Johansson said passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 represents a significant milestone. “This is a huge step toward addressing problems that have harmed farmers, ranchers and…