…to the lapse in federal funding, but I am pleased to announce they will be available to the public in few days,” said USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson. The tables…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…about the significant damage its plan would cause to agricultural resources in the Central Valley, labeling it ‘unavoidable,’” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “But that damage can be avoided, by…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
…million from last year, so slight tightening and we’re seeing that in the markets,” said Rob Johansson, United States Department of Agriculture Chief Economist. “We’re sitting at about .74 cents…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…the farm,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We thank Senators Feinstein and Harris for voting for it, and will urge California congressional members to follow suit.” Johansson said the bill…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…the proposal carefully in the hope it will restore balance to enforcement of the Clean Water Act,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said. “We hope the new Clean…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…President Jamie Johansson said. “Along with his service on county and state boards of directors, Jim has served on numerous committees reviewing Farm Bureau policies, to assure our organization continues…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
…served on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. CFBF President Jamie Johansson described his predecessor as “tireless” in his work on behalf of Farm Bureau and California agriculture….
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
Describing Farm Bureau as an organization “that wants to go beyond making a statement by being determined to make a difference,” California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson outlined…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
…wracked by fires, floods and other natural disasters,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We created the Farm and Rural Disaster Fund in response to our members’ request to be able…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
…users. “Voluntary approaches that combine habitat improvements with well-planned, functional river flows offer the best hope for helping fish while maintaining the water rights people depend on,” CFBF President Jamie…
New Goat Milk Facility Breaks Ground at UC Davis
…Standing from left to right are Hannah Bill, Rob Scharf, Dan Sehnert, Jim Carroll, Kelly Wade, Jim Murray, Anita Oberbauer, Glen Webber, Brent Gesell, Jamie Ribeiro-Irwin, and Brittany Cavaletto. And…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…sessions with agricultural industry leaders. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson will present the 2019 Economic Outlook for Agriculture. Future Leaders in Agriculture Program The USDA Future Leaders in Agriculture Program…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…direction,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said. “It’s time to grow beyond the culture of conflict that has governed California water for too long. We need streamlined solutions…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…species from extinction.” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson stated when testifying to the committee on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “For this to happen, we must…