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 …
Southern CA Beef Packing Plant to Close
A Southern California beef packing plant is shutting down. National Beef Packing plans to shutter a packing plant in Brawley. The company cites a declining supply of fed cattle available …
World Ag Expo Next Week
The World Ag Expo is next week. We have a preview of what to expect. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
Costa Discusses Water Issue
Congressman Jim Costa represents the state’s 16th Congressional district, which includes all of Merced County, and parts for Fresno and Madera Counties. Costa says he’s keeping a close eye on …
California Drought Update
It’s official, California does not have enough water to grow our food and supply communities. The Department of Water Resources has now taken unprecedented action to conserve water, and it …
Cattle Inventory Report
Randall Weisman reports on the USDA cattle report. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
Costa on Farm Bill
Congressman Jim Costa says it’s about time a farm bill is passed. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
AgNeTVideo: CA Ag Organizations on Farm Bill
Barry Bedwell, President at California Grape and Tree Fruit League, and Don Patrick, Executive Vice President/ CFO at Nisei Farmers League, comment on the Farm Bill.
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
As California’s water situation worsens, the leader of the state’s largest farm organization said rural areas face “severe economic problems” from water shortages. The State Water Project warned today it …
AgNeTVideo: Rep. Jim Costa on Water Issues
Representative Jim Costa, (D) CA, speaks on the water and drought issues in California.
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
WASHINGTON – Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) today praised Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor and Chairman Hastings for swiftly scheduling a floor debate on …