Two champions of conservation programs say that those programs would be threatened if lawmakers fail to pass a new farm bill. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio…
House, Senate Start Farm Bill Conference Today
House and Senate lawmakers meet today to work on a new farm bill. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Vilsack on Top Issues
As lawmakers work to hammer out a budget, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is pressing for three other items to be resolved too. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill Vote
…be split, nor permanent law repealed, we will now focus our efforts on working with lawmakers to deliver a farm bill to the president’s desk for his signature by September.”…
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
…repealed, we will now focus our efforts on working with lawmakers to deliver a farm bill to the president’s desk for his signature by September.” The bill still has two…
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
…says people in farming businesses need to pay attention to what their lawmakers are doing. He said a number of bills could affect the industry. The health care bill is…
Ag Research in Daily Life
…slices are improved because they don’t brown as quickly. Ag research is in the spotlight right now, as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages lawmakers to keep it in the Farm…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
As the U.S. Senate debated an anti-sugar amendment, the American Sugar Alliance released a three-minute video designed to remind lawmakers of the importance of the sugar program. Watch the video…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US lawmakers…
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: Farm Bill Markup Underway
…and that’s sure to make for some red eyed late hours for many lawmakers and others who are tuned in to agricultural issues on Capitol Hill. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper…
Vilsack Says Farm Bill Must Include Research
As lawmakers are getting ready to tackle the Farm Bill once again, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it needs to include funds for research. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…lawmakers there are already problems for growers. She said growers are forced to leave produce in the fields because of the labor shortages. Some did tell lawmakers they’re encouraged by…
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
A bill before state lawmakers would force state agencies to buy California produce rather than getting produce from other states. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report….