Cardoza and company

Here is a report showing the just announced roster of the House Agriculture Committee. Two Kern County Congressman were named to the committee, which will oversee formation of the next farm bill. Here is a perspective on what Democrat Jim Costa and Republican Kevin McCarthy will bring to the table for Central Valley agriculture. Here is another California report sizing up the roles of produce ally Dennis Cardoza and newcomer Jerry McNerney, both Democrats.

While the House Agriculture Committee Web site hasn't updated with the new roster of members, here is the official list of Senate Agriculture Committee members. Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa says the farm bill won't progress too far until they have budget numbers, expected by the end of March.