…The other states claim that California cannot impose it’s regulations on other states. In this three part series, hear from California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger who says AB1437 was…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…to parched farms and cities. Rep. David G. Valadao (CA-21) stated,“California, especially the San Joaquin Valley has been suffering from drought conditions severely exacerbated by erroneous federal regulations for several…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…regulations by July 1, 2014, and for the State Water Resources Control Board and the DPH to work on additional measures to allow for the use of recycled water and…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…reductions resulting from these extraordinary dry conditions have been exacerbated by the implementation in prior years of regulations imposed under federal law on the operations of the federal Central Valley…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…coordination between USDA and the U.S. FWS regarding actions taken to manage the lesser prairie chicken. Eliminates duplicative reporting requirements for seed importers; requires improved economic analysis of FDA regulations….
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…the farm bill allows farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to participate in a cost-share program to help them upgrade equipment, decrease emissions and address federal air quality regulations. Securing continued…
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
…crisis, regulations must be reformed that dump critical water supplies in the ocean and that prevent us from storing water to use during droughts. We don’t need more studies or…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…their products, competing globally, preparing for the future and meeting new regulations,” Wenger said. He said the new farm bill restores programs created to help farmers and ranchers through drought…
California GOP Reps Unite on Water Bill
…the Valley, senior water rights holders and State Water Project contractors. My constituents are suffering from drought conditions severely exacerbated by erroneous federal regulations. Families and farmers alike are not…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…coordination between USDA and the U.S. FWS regarding actions taken to manage the lesser prairie chicken. Eliminates duplicative reporting requirements for seed importers; requires improved economic analysis of FDA regulations….
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…is facing unprecedented drought conditions. The situation in the San Joaquin Valley is particularly critical. After several consecutive dry years, compounded by regulations that have restricted water deliveries through the…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…21000) of the Public Resources Code and regulations adopted pursuant to that Division are suspended on the basis that strict compliance with them will prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…in people’s best interest, and said the federal government should follow the governor’s lead in taking immediate action to provide flexibility in regulations that could hinder water transfers. “Given the…