…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…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…for taxes,” CFBF Associate Counsel Carl Borden said. “The water right fee is simply an illegal tax.” In his proposed decision, Judge Cadei said he would schedule a hearing to…
AgNeTVideo: Citrus Expo 2013-Agri-Cover Discusses Its Roll Tarp Systems
Sabrina Hill talks with Russ Kiefer with Agri-Cover about their roll tarp systems. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Curly Top, Powdery Mildew Seen in Tomatoes
…become infected can survive, but will have yellowing and stunted growth. Other signs of an older infected plant include leaves that are thick, with edges that roll upwards. The virus…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill Vote
…sides of the aisle and both chambers of Congress to ensure passage of a new five-year farm bill. “While we were hopeful the farm bill would not be split, nor…
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
…vote was split largely along party lines, with all but 12 Republicans voting in favor of the bill, and all 196 Democrats voting against it. It came after hours of…
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
…of the split. The vote was mainly along party lines, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats voting against. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension….
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to encourage the development of new technologies and improved efficiencies in the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
…are nearing hull split, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor and Director Brent Holtz says growers should consider irrigation changes to reduce the risk of hull rot. Holtz said…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…in fiscal 2014-2017 and $85 million in FY2018 • Specialty Crop Research Initiative funded at $50 million in FY2014-15; $55 million in FY 2016-2017; and $65 million in FY2018 •…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…dairymen and women. These include among others: $600 million over 10 years for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to encourage the development of new technologies and improved efficiencies in…
Health Insurance Tax and Small Business
A member of the American Farm Bureau federation speaks out against the Health Insurance Tax. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The Health Insurance Tax…
AFBF: Heath Tax and Small Farms
The Health Insurance Tax will hurt small business employees the hardest, according to New York Farm Bureau President and dairy owner Dean Norton. Norton, a member of the American Farm…