“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners

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…dozen recipients of the LCA – which recognized landowners for achievement in environmental improvement on agricultural land – in Washington, D.C. last week. I was fortunate to meet with them…

California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis

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…our underground aquifers,” Wenger said. “Adding both aboveground and underground storage would bring more flexibility to a California water system stretched beyond its limits by population growth, environmental requirements, climate…

Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy

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…repealing outdated and ineffective dairy programs. Offers producers a new, voluntary, margin protection program without imposing government-mandated supply controls. Supports small businesses and beginning farmers and ranchers with training and…

CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California

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…other emergency programs. Nutrition assistance remains the single largest component of the bill. The new law also authorizes investments in research on “specialty crops” such as fruits, vegetables and nuts,…

California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action

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…and other emergencies, and includes funding for pest and disease prevention, research, marketing, air-quality projects and food assistance that will benefit Californians. “It will be critical to get these programs…

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014

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…people with disabilities will have access to nutritious food. The potential of new products, treatments and discoveries will be strengthened through new agricultural research. Renewed conservation efforts will protect our…