Jim Costa: “In the California dairy industry, which produces 20 percent of all the milk products in America, we have taken…”

But let's be frank about it. Russia today is a syndicate, I think, that's masquerading as a nuclear--a nuclear syndicate masquerading as a country with a mob boss called Putin.

I think that farmers, ranchers, dairymen and -women are critical in so many different ways, but they are also stewards of the environment.

I think we all pray that we can come together on a farm bill before the end of the year.

On Sunday, we will celebrate Mother's Day. Throughout our country, families and friends will gather together to recognize and pay tribute to this important day. I think for all of us the reality is every day should be Mother's Day. On…