The full conference report for the farm bill, now officially titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, is available online. To see the report, click here….
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…reduce the deficit, grow the economy and provide certainty to the 16 million Americans whose jobs depend on agriculture. The Agricultural Act of 2014 contains major reforms including eliminating the…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…California experiences one of the driest winters on record, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final…
AFBF on RFS Standards
The American Farm Bureau Federation responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…States. More than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry, communities and other areas. The 16-month program,…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…help cover part of their actual losses. To verify the deadline for application in your area, contact your county’s Farm Service Agency Office. You can visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateoffapp?mystate=ca&area=home&subject=landing&topic=landing to get the…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…coordinator, congress itself has the authority, the ability and the duty to help Californians overcome this crisis.” The letter points out the House has passed an act which would have…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…industry, academia, government and nongovernmental organizations. “This request for proposals builds on previously funded CPS research and provides a clear roadmap to generate the information needed to develop science and…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…drought prediction by advancing new methodologies piloted in 2013. 18.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will hire additional seasonal firefighters to suppress wildfires and take other needed actions…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
In welcoming Gov. Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said he hopes the action will give state agencies increased flexibility to act…
