…Johansson said, “and we urge Congress to ratify the USMCA without delay.” Johansson said the agreement will provide California farmers and ranchers with “much-needed certainty” in key export markets. “We…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
Image courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson urged Congress to improve the current culture of conflict that exemplifies current Endangered Species Act regulations. Testifying…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…and the resulting harm to American farmers from retaliatory tariffs. Politico says both Republicans and Democrats gave an earful to USDA chief economist Robert Johansson, Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…thank Chief Economist Robert Johansson and his staff for their hard work.” The full description of the Trade Damage Estimation for the Market Facilitation Program and Food Purchase and Distribution…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
Pictured left to right: Jamie Johansson, president, California Farm Bureau Federation; Assembly-Member Susan Talamantes Eggman, D-Stockton; Joani Woelfel, president/CEO, Far West Equipment Dealers Association An agreement signed representatives of California…
Roberts, Stabenow Announce Ag Trade Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a trade hearing next week, titled “Perspectives on U.S. Agricultural Trade.” Among those attending the hearing is Dr. Robert Johansson, the Chief Economist at…
Water Works: Legislative Compromise in Works for California Water Concerns
…state legislators here to help reclaim water for our communities,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said during the recent water rally in Sacramento. “We will start that with…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
AgNet West’s Danielle Leal talks to CFBF President Jamie Johansson Congressman Jim Costa The water rally that took place on the steps of the Capitol Building on Monday brought growers,…
Coalition Urges State Board to Reject ‘Unimpaired Flows’ Plan
…Federation President Jamie Johansson said. The State Water Resources Control Board is scheduled to vote on the proposal next month. It would commit much more water in the Stanislaus, Tuolumne…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…how much help farmers will get and how they’ll prove economic harm. More details are scheduled to come out after Labor Day. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson says soybean farmers,…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…president of the California Farm Bureau Federation said he appreciates administration efforts to address the impact on farmers and ranchers. CFBF President Jamie Johansson responded to today’s announcement of a…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…Economist Robert Johansson. The food purchase and distribution program will involve the purchasing of surplus agricultural commodities to be distributed through nutritional programs and food banks. Johansson explained the commodities…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…after the House passed their version by a slim margin. “The farm bill represents a five-year agreement between farmers and the American people,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson…
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
…ranchers and their employees throughout the nation,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “The California Farm Bureau will advocate for an agricultural visa program that would accommodate people who want to…