Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought

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…food that you put on your table,” The President said, during his visit. President Obama talks with Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin AgNet West photo The President landed in Air Force…

Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought

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…drought by President Obama’s visit as well as the recent visit by Speaker Boehner,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “I am encouraged by the disaster assistance and increased regulatory relief…

AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack

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…know the federal government hears them. While there is $100 million dollars of assistance for livestock producers, Vilsack points out there are programs for specialty crop producers. He told me…

President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today

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…Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing help to food banks through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). 600 summer meal sites to be established in California’s drought stricken areas. The…

CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources

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…programs will also be available. Upcoming application deadlines for federal programs include crop insurance programs offered by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (February 28th); non-insured crop insurance offered by the…

Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation

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…Funding increases for drought assistance programs: · $100 million in emergency funds for Department of the Interior projects to rapidly increase water supplies; · $100 million in emergency assistance for…

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

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…access to capital. Food Stamp Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 makes the first reforms to the food stamp program since the welfare reforms of 1996 while maintaining critical food…