…Business and the National Association of Home Builders. Among the groups supporting the water management district were the National Governors Association, the National Association of Counties and the federal government….
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
…several presentations including: marijuana grows on Central Valley agricultural lands; ramifications of marijuana grows on private land; how to draft a lease to evict an illicit grower from private land;…
Pressure for Senate to Pass Immigration Bill
Agricultural interests are pressing the Senate to pass immigration reform this week. The pressure could be working, as the bill passed a key hurdle Monday in a test vote. It…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
Restrictions have been lifted on the movement of citrus fruit and citrus plants in Tulare County following the completion of agricultural officials’ activities in response to detections of the Asian…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
…groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress….
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…some of the controversy surround the bill, saying “it is unfortunate that outside political groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin…
Possible New Entry in Trans-Pacific Partnership
The potential entry of one of the United State’s biggest trading partners into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month could be huge for some agricultural exports. Cindy Zimmerman has the…
Time to Nominate for Local FSA Committees
Eligible producers can soon nominate candidates for election to local Farm Service Agency County Committees. Rod Bain has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Working to Keep Markets Open for U.S. Wheat
U.S. agricultural officials say they are doing everything possible to keep markets for U.S. wheat open. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
The new M-COOL rules bring harsh backlash from major livestock organizations. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producers…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
…nation to have a comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our nation. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a balanced…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits,…
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
…As always, the key lawmakers involved with agricultural policy were most gracious and accessible for our news coverage. The exclusive concert for our farm broadcasters earlier this week in the…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…through other safety net choices, will go a long way in ensuring a stable agricultural economy over the next few years. “These bipartisan-supported bills offer a basic-but-broad risk management platform…