Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration

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…emergency legislation needed to address devastating water shortages in California. These shortages, which for several years have been primarily the result of failed government policies, have been compounded by a…

Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles

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…enforcement and electronic verification of employment eligibility, Wenger said. “But a reformed agricultural-worker program must be in place before the government imposes E-Verify requirements on farmers and ranchers,” he said….

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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…the federal government. The Agricultural Act contributes major savings to deficit reduction, significant reforms to policy, and yet still provides a safety net not only for the production of American…

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…

U.S. Senate Rejects South Valley Water Fix

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…in light of the dire circumstances facing our farmers and communities. Despite this setback, we will continue to offer solutions to relieve the water crisis, hoping that our senators will…

Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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…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

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…that help American farmers and ranchers survive weather disasters and market volatility. The bill also strengthens crop insurance, which is an essential cost-effective risk management tool. With crop insurance, farmers…