California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action

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Now that Congress has finished work on new legislation setting federal farm policy for the next five years, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation says he hopes immigration …

Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill

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Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill – legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America …

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around …

Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014

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WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and …

Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill

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Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Re: Senate Passage of Farm Bill “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends the Senate for passing the new five-year farm bill …

USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. Agriculture Sec. Vilsack’s comments can be heard …

USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought

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$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water …