The House of Representatives today approved a bill enacting a comprehensive solution to the drought crisis plaguing California. Led by Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from …
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
The Fresno Irrigation District is playing a pivotal role in making sure several small eastern San Joaquin Valley cities and towns will receive drinking water this year, even though those …
Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill
Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize …
USDA Funds Help for CA Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. …
CA Ag Secretary Discusses Funds for Farmers
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says the $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program is “most critical.” CLICK HERE to listen to …
Rep. Costa on USDA Drought Assistance for CA Farmers
Congressman Jim Costa says the $20 million available for for drought assistance through the NRCS EQUIP program is a good first step. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored …
Senate Passes Farm Bill
After years of conflict and controversy, the farm bill finally makes it to the president’s desk. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting …
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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 …