Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill

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…in the 2014 farm bill to provide risk management to fruit and vegetable farmers and to support livestock farmers during disasters. “Farm Bureau now looks forward to bringing the legislation…

USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought

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…scientifically proven conservation techniques on the ground and helping producers. USDA has a long, successful history of helping farmers and ranchers plan for and employ conservation practices that conserve and…

Handling Cattle During Drought

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Like the rest of the state’s farmers, California’s cattle producers are having to make changes to cope with the drought. University of California advisors have some suggestions. Sabrina Hill reports….

Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report

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…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…

AFBF President Bob Stallman Urges Passage of Farm Bill

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…pleased with provisions to provide risk management to fruit and vegetable farmers and to support livestock farmers during disasters. We now urge House members to bring it on home by…

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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…livestock disaster assistance program for producers affected by natural disasters, and also covers producers who were affected by recent droughts, winter storms that hit the Northern Plains last year, and…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available for producers who have enrolled…