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 ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
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 …
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
ST. LOUIS (February 4, 2014) – Following the Senate’s vote to pass the Agricultural Act of 2014 this afternoon, the American Soybean Association (ASA) thanked both chambers of Congress and …
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
WASHINGTON (February 4, 2014) – The National Corn Growers Association thanked members of the Senate for their passage today, with a 68-32 vote, of the 2014 farm bill. The bill …
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 …
Issues for Seed Industry
AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper speaks with Betsy Peterson of the California Seed Association about some issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for …
Seed of High Quality Important
How can you tell if your vegetable seeds are of the best possible quality? Director of Technical Services for California Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to …