WASHINGTON, D.C., February 25, 2014—The American Farm Bureau Federation, as part of a multi-industry coalition of 636 business organizations—154 of them agriculture-related—today urged Congress to move forward with immigration reform…
House and Senate Tax Leaders Pursuing Conflicting Tracts on Tax Breaks
Pat Wolff American Farm Bureau Federation’s tax and budget specialist House and Senate tax leaders are pursuing conflicting tracts on tax breaks and reform making it less likely major tax…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…significantly impact production along the east side, as well. “This drought is not just driven by Mother Nature; additionally, it’s a regulatory drought. For instance, a year ago, 815,000 acre-feet…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…to the record dry conditions experienced over the last twelve months, coupled with water supply reductions related to federal regulatory actions. “Unfortunately, federal water management policies have made it nearly…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…it would work with hydropower generators and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to preserve water in California reservoirs. Recently the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Fish…
Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought
…drought by President Obama’s visit as well as the recent visit by Speaker Boehner,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “I am encouraged by the disaster assistance and increased regulatory relief…
Farm Labor Reform Study Findings
Some interesting findings on a new study on Farm Labor Reform. Julie McPeake has this report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…Water Resources Control Board announced it would work with hydropower generators and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to preserve water in California reservoirs. Recently the California Department of Fish and…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…access to capital. Food Stamp Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 makes the first reforms to the food stamp program since the welfare reforms of 1996 while maintaining critical food…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…reform will be a high priority in 2014. CFBF President Paul Wenger encouraged President Obama to sign the farm bill right away, and praised a House-Senate conference committee and California…
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
…this bill will accomplish those goals while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. While no legislation is perfect, this bill is a strong investment…
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
…It also reforms onerous federal laws – such as the Central Valley Project Improvement Act and the Endangered Species Act – that have severely curtailed water deliveries and resulted in…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…and water transferred from willing sellers to buyers in critically short areas still will be delivered, as will emergency supplies for drinking, sanitation, and fire protection. Regulatory Actions Sought In…
Immigration Principles Unveiled by House Republicans
House Republican leaders have unveiled their immigration reform principles. The plan would require tighter border security, more interior immigration enforcement and allow undocumented immigrants to get right with the law…