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…

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…

DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies

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…to the water quality and flow requirements for February, along with a request to establish a framework to make further requests and adjustments as the drought evolves. The petition also…

Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report

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…the welfare reforms of 1996 while maintaining critical food assistance to families in need. Closes the “heat-and-eat” loophole that artificially increases benefit levels when states provide nominal LIHEAP assistance. Establishes…

Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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…“We’re pleased to see the proposed farm bill include emergency livestock assistance and other programs,” Wenger said, “and we urge quick action to restore the aid and distribute it to…

House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill

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…assistance for families while stopping fraud and misuse to achieve savings in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The farm bill agreement closes a loophole being used by some states…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans). For a comprehensive online source for all federal disaster assistance, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ ….