The most recent programs for the Agriculture Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=191 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 21:12:09 GMT Billy Cate, preface writer for the book, [Cowasee Basin: The Green Heart of South Carolina], visited portions of the 215,000 acre Cowasee Basin, including the Cate Farm, where pine is harvested, and the Goodwill Plantation, where more than 2,000 slaves once lived and harvested rice. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Columbia, South Carolina on April 15-19 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Time Warner Cable local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312306-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Agriculture Committee began markup of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312763-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312763-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Agriculture Committee began markup of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Bill. This portion of the hearing was joined approximately 5 minutes after the committee reconvened. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312763-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312763-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee debated and approved the "farm bill," a package of legislation passed once every five years that governs agriculture, forestry, and nutrition policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312734-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Alameda talked about the agriculture industry in Yuma, Arizona, including its role in providing the United States with green vegetables throughout the winter months. Yuma County has a $3 billion agriculture industry, including cattle and vegetables. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Yuma, Arizona on April 1-4 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312421-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for the victims of the April 18, 2013, explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The service was held at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Department Inspector General Phyllis Fong, with her assistants, testified at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing. Representative Sam Farr (D-CA) criticized the Obama administration for not providing a budget framework for fiscal year 2014 prior to the hearings, noting that the lack of a proposal made the appropriations process more difficult. The hearing concentrated on the efficiency of USDA programs and the fraud and challenges the department faces due to resources or fiscal constraints. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311647-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Administration officials testified at an Appropriations Subcommittee oversight hearing on funding priorities for the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. Topics included the impact on food safety from the furloughing of meat and food inspectors expected under the impending sequestration budget cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311469-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The British House of Commons | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee heard testimony on government standards for testing meat products, protocol for the detection of contamination, food safety concerns and the role of British meat producers. The hearing was In reaction to trace amounts of horse meat found in several beef products all across the United Kingdom and in parts of Europe, Witnesses: (Panel 1) - Cllr Mehboob Khan, Chair of the LGA Safer and Stronger Communities Board, and Leader of Kirklees Council, West Yorkshire; Steve Jorden, Head of Regulatory Services, Worcestershire / (Panel 2) Andrew Simpson, President, British Meat Packing Association, Stephen Rossides, Director, BMPA; Paul Finnerty, Chief Executive, ABP; Stuart Roberts, Group Agriculture and Livestock Director, ABP / (Panel 3) Peter Kendall, President, National Farmers Union http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311333-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified on the the state of the rural U.S. economy. The majority of the hearing was focused on the furloughs resulting from sequestration budget cuts and their impact on meat inspections. Secretary Vilsack said that furloughed meat inspectors would not affect food safety but would have a significant ripple effect on food production with plant closures and rising food prices. He also reiterated the urgency of passing a farm bill in 2013. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and took effect March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311319-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Dave DeWitt talked about his book, [Growing Medical Marijuana: Securely and Legally], in which he outlines the ins and outs of marijuana cultivation in the states in which it's legal. He also talked about the legalization of marijuana, the impact of current legislation on New Mexico and other states where it is now legal, and the political climate surrounding the topic. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Albuquerque, New Mexico to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311200-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311200-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at his department's annual agricultural outlook forum. He warned of the human-made and natural risks in the agriculture industry, including the upcoming sequestration automatic budget cuts and climate change. Former Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) talked bout the challenges of global food security and agriculture development. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311107-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A climate scientists, an economist, and ranchers and farmers testified on the effects of extreme weather on agriculture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310992-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hubert Hamer and Charles Abbott talked about the effect of ongoing drought on the nation's economy. They discussed the agricultural sector, food prices and production, imports and exports, federal subsidy and crop insurance programs, and renewable fuels such as ethanol. They also discussed how the drought was affecting the latest farm bill. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-6 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wenonah Hauter, organic farm owner and executive director of Food and Water Watch, talked about her book, [Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food an Farming in America], in which she argues that agribusinesses, such as ConAgra, Kraft, and Tyson, have hurt small farmers, marginalized the health of crops, and limited consumer choices. The author presented her thoughts on how America's agricultural system should be reformed at Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310369-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ricardo Cortes talked about his book, [A Secret History of Coffee, Coca and Cola], in which he chronicles attempts to prohibit the use of coffee and coca in the U.S. and around the world. He also talked about the secret deals made by top U.S. anti-drug official, Harry Anslinger, to keep the Coca-Cola company supplied with coca while simultaneously pushing to ban its use worldwide. He spoke at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310282-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talked about what was next on the Farm Bill, after a small part of it was passed as part of the fiscal cliff package, with the bulk of it unpassed. Some analysts see difficulty passing the farm bill 2013, and Senator Stabenow had been critical of the farm measures approved as part of the fiscal legislation. Senator Stabenow also talked about her views of prospects on other Senate legislation and Senate operations such as the filibuster. After the senator left, the reporters discussed her responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Frederick Kaufman talked his book, [Bet the Farm: How Food Stopped Being Food], on the influence of the financial industry, large food corporation, and federal policy on food as a form of commerce. He argued rising food prices around the world resulted from food being packaged and sold as a commodity on international trading markets. Mr. Kaufman also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture reporter Jerry Hagstrom talked about the prospects for Congress passing the farm bill during the lame-duck Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included some of the obstacles holding up the legislation, and differing House and Senate versions of the bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309548-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309548-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Investigative journalist Doug Fine looks at the financial benefits of legalizing cannabis, which he argues would add close to $100 billion to our economy. He showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at Harborside Health Center in Oakland, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308028-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Newhauser talked about the status of the farm bill as Congress was in recess, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the expiration of the current farm bill at the end of September, and the impact of drought conditions that were affecting more than half the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307555-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307555-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Vilsack spoke about the state of the agriculture industry. Among the issues addressed were the impact of the drought on farm states and food prices, disaster aid for farmer and ranchers, and the future of the farm bill. Reports indicated that 2012 was the hottest year recorded in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture says 1,584 counties in 32 states were designated as primary disaster areas. Following the interview journalists commented on his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307536-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Environmental advocates spoke to reporters and answered questions on a report urging greater environmental protections as a prerequisite for future subsidies and to reject efforts to cut funding for voluntary conservation programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307458-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; and H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307347-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307347-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; and H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307347-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ron Nixon discussed what possible drought relief farmers could be seeing when the House passes a farm bill. With the 2008 Farm Bill set to expire in September, the need to pass a bill has become a major priority. The Senate has already passed a version of the Farm Bill, but the House still needs to make changes and vote on it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307307-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the U.S. Egg Production Regulation Bill, S. 3239. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), one of the witnesses and the bill's sponsor, explained that the bill was an agreement between the United Egg Producers and the Humane Society to set federal standards for the treatment of egg-laying hens. Farmers in favor of the bill described it as vital to the future stability of the industry, while a witness opposed to the measure said it would force many smaller egg farmers to leave the business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307262-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on drought monitoring and predictions.They urged Congress to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System. Other recommendations included improving early-warning drought predictions, long-term drought predictions, a national scale water model, and better water-monitoring systems. They also discussed the impact of drought on the economy and businesses, and increased cost of corn and soybean crops. At the time of the hearing nearly two-thirds of the U.S was experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307245-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Hagstrom discussed how the drought will affect crop and food prices, and the nation economy as a whole. The drought and intense heat, affecting nearly the entire U.S., has caused a huge loss of crop yields. Hagstrom discussed that consumers are unlikely to see price changes in the immediate future, but they should expect prices to rise later in the year. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307188-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307188-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Vilsack spoke spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing about his department's efforts to combat the nation's biggest drought since 1988. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307122-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307122-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) discussed the 2012 Farm Bill and the SNAP program. The 2012 Farm Bill most notably improves farmer reimbursement for poor weather conditions and prices. Additionally, the SNAP program, which provides food stamps, was cut by about $160 million. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-4 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307002-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307002-101 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307002-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maximo talked about the impact of widespread drought and weather conditions on the price of food in the U.S. and potential impact on the global economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306948-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306948-6 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alan Bjerga discussed the farm bill passed the previous week by the Senate. The bill has many features, from food stamps to annual farm subsidies. Mr. Bjerga also answered viewers' questions via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306750-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306750-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) talked about the Senate farm bill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the transportation bill ad the Keystone Pipeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306627-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306627-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Hagstrom talked via Skype about the Senate farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306682-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators Deb Stabenow (D-MI) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) talked about the farm bill they are working on together. The legislation advanced on June 7 past a cloture vote, and was expected to be debated in full the following week. The bill would replace the longtime program of subsidies to farmers with crop insurance and a program that would pay farmers if their income from crops falls below certain levels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306492-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kelsey Snell was interviewed by Skype about the upcoming debate in the Senate on the farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306432-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Will Allen recounts his career change from a former professional basketball player and executive at Proctor and Gamble to urban farmer. In 1993, Mr. Allen bought a two-acre plot of land in close proximity to Milwaukee's biggest housing project. From this initial purchase, Mr. Allen created an urban farm that now grows forty tons of vegetables and raises 100,000 fish that can feed ten thousand people a year. Will Allen talked about the work of his organization, Growing Power, in developing community food systems to allow everyone access to fresh, safe, affordable and nutritious foods. The program opened with a video. Mr. Allen showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306190-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Horsch gave a tour of the Old Cowtown Museum as he talked about early life in Wichita, Kansas, and the role of cowboys and the cattle industry at the start of Wichita's economic history. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306268-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture and conservation interest group representatives testified on the fiscal year 2012 House farm bill. Among the topics they addressed were policies on biofuels, and water and soil conservation efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306100-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson took part in a town hall with American University students. She discussed a wide range of issues, including high gas prices, sustainable and renewable energy, and climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305703-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee met to mark up the 2012 Farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee met to mark up the 2012 Farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305647-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about the American West. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Jonathan Kirsch moderated. "Nonfiction: Visions of the West" was a panel, held in Newman Recital Hall in the Allan Hancock Foundation Building, from the 2012 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305486-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305486-8 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tracie McMillan talked about her book, [The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table], and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She was interviewed while at the 2012 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books being held on the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. The program opened and closed with scenes of the festival and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305486-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305486-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hubert Hamer and Jerry Hagstrom spoke about changes in the farming and agriculture over the last few decades, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the number and composition of farms in the U.S, family farms, agribusiness, and farm imports and exports. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304945-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304945-6 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Laufer talked about his two latest books at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington. [Calexico!] is a study of life on the California-Mexico border, while [No Animals Were Harmed] looks at the way humans interact with animals and the fine line between animal entertainment and animal abuse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304244-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture and farming officials said that current immigration laws made it tougher for them to find workers. At issue was the temporary visa program for foreign nationals coming into U.S. for seasonal agriculture work. Members of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration heard perspectives from Georgia, California and North Carolina, and discussed what to do with agriculture workers that were already in the country illegally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304343-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT