…visionary approach is not important,” Nelson continued. Designed by representatives of the citrus industry in partnership with the scientific community and regulatory bodies at the state and federal level, the…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…sent several delegations of farmers to Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress about the need for immigration reform. A new Rabobank report suggests that China could have a bigger…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…budget process in order, get our national economy back on track and move forward on legislation important to agriculture, such as the farm bill, immigration and tax reform and waterways…
Labor and Immigration Reform
Labor and immigration reform are major topics within agriculture right now, with leaders throughout the ag community and government agencies reminding Congress that there is work to be done on…
National Agriculture Headlines for the Week
…he things immigration reform is important to everyone in the nation, and what he says the immigration reform debate is really about. For more on immigration, click here. In other…
Ag Secretary Continues Push on Immigration
The Agriculture Secretary tells reporters what he sees as important about commonsense immigration reform. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Ag Community Urged to Contact Congressmen
With both immigration reform and the farm bill still on the table, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages the farm community to use the August recess to spur their congressmen along….
Immigration and Food Security
Is there a connection between food security and immigration reform? The Agriculture Secretary says there is. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
White House Immigration Report
The White House has just released a new report on immigration reform. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to open or download audio report…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…regulations and water supply development, immigration and agricultural labor issues, regulatory processes and the economic viability of agriculture. You can get a copy of the application online by clicking here….
Costa Has Concerns About Immigration Bill
Congressman Jim Costa has some concerns about the immigration reform bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report To see Costa’s full comment on the immigration bill,…
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to…
CFBF President’s Statement on Immigration Bill
Now that the U.S. Senate has passed comprehensive immigration reform, the leader of California’s largest farming organization says the House of Representatives should follow suit. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Immigration Bill goes to the House
The issue of immigration reform is now in the House of Representative’s court. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…