…or repealing government programs, and yet still providing an effective safety net for the production of our national food supply and for those Americans who are struggling. “I am pleased…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…and on programs to encourage people to eat more of those foods. Wenger said those programs will benefit both farmers and food shoppers in California. “The ultimate goal for farmers…
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
…a personal and professional goal of mine to reach out to farm managers and agricultural consultants throughout our coverage area and to develop educational tools to help them in their…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…found here. The agencies are reviewing additional sites for the partnership to collaborate in the future and will continue to capitalize on NRCS and Forest Service overlying priorities and programs….
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
…supply and entitlement,” said Gary Serrato, FID General Manager. “The water is simply being made available by Reclamation to the District to bank under its current programs and facilities that…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…these programs in place right away.” With farm programs now finalized, Wenger said Congress should turn its attention to reforming immigration laws that have proven ineffective for agricultural employers and…
Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill
…our deficits without gutting the vital assistance programs millions of hardworking Americans count on to help put food on the table for their families. And it will support conservation of…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…a price support program which allows the optional purchase of insurance coverage under a Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). The bill also eliminates Direct Payments while maintaining decoupled farm support programs…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…payments while maintaining decoupled farm support programs that will minimize the possibility of planting and production distortions that could trigger new World Trade Organization challenges. Consolidates 23 previous conservation programs…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…Secretary to propose changes in the management and labor criteria used to determine eligibility for commodity programs, which begins in 2015, and the further reduction in the Adjusted Gross Income…
Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles
…existing agricultural immigration programs must be included in House legislation. “This issue has remained unresolved for far too long,” he said. “Farmers and ranchers have good, practical ideas about how…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…policy spending in history by improving agricultural programs. Repeals Direct Payments and limits producers to risk management tools that offer protection when they suffer significant losses. Limits on payments are…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
…said a conference committee report issued today removes a farm bill amendment that would have harmed California egg farmers and other farmers, and retains programs to benefit animal health, air…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…spring freezes that affected fruit growers in the Midwest. Streamlines Programs, Strengthens Conservation The Agricultural Act of 2014 consolidates 23 existing conservation programs into 13 programs while strengthening tools to…