…animals that are sent to the United States to be fed out and processed. “America’s pork producers need congressional lawmakers to recognize the imminent harm our economy faces,” said NPPC…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…before I sign it. I look forward to working with lawmakers from both parties as they consider this agreement. If we can get this agreement to my desk, then we…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…loads and preserving open space.” Scott Yager, NCBA environmental counsel, commended lawmakers for including language that would help reign in the EPA’s attempt to control even more land and water…
Farm Bureau Hails Committee Action To Stop EPA Overreach
…protecting the land and resources we use to raise the food, fuel and fiber we all consume. We’re grateful that congressional lawmakers are willing to step up to safeguard both…
Reducing the Amount of Salt in School Meals
Today Cathy Isom looks into why lawmakers are questioning the sodium content in school meals. Reducing School Salt…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…in the final days of the legislative session over objections from Republican lawmakers and Central Valley Democrats. The opposition was driven by agricultural interests that are increasingly dependent on pumping…
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
…committed earlier to put everything on the table. Grassley says lawmakers are concerned the administration will let Japan off the hook – encouraging other trade partners like Europe to not…
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…state’s $33.9 billion industry. President of the United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
San Luis Reservoir, Central California, in drought condition in 2008, with water at 20% of capacity. Photo by Len Wilcox Following a meeting on Thursday to help resolve the California…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
Dairy Disagreement Goes Beyond Congress
While the fight over dairy price control provisions continues among lawmakers trying to put a farm bill together, the issue is also at odds among some in the dairy industry…
Snowpack Levels Very Low
As California farmers and lawmakers alike continue to focus on the drought, another problem adds to the crisis situation. Current mountain snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal…
Lawmakers Discuss Passing Farm Bill Next Year
Some lawmakers are expressing cautious optimism about being able to pass a farm bill early next year. Gary Crawford has the report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…