Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill – legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America…
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
…fields, forests and waters creating new tourism options. This legislation is important to the entire nation. Building on the historic economic gains in rural America over the past 5 years,…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…that the new legislation provides the farmers the option to participate in either the revenue-based Agriculture Risk Coverage program (with county or farm-level options) or a Price Loss Coverage program…
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
…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…
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
…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
…existing agricultural immigration programs must be included in House legislation. “This issue has remained unresolved for far too long,” he said. “Farmers and ranchers have good, practical ideas about how…
California GOP Reps Unite on Water Bill
…to our communities and farms,” said Rep. McCarthy. “Today, led by my good friend Rep. David Valadao, the entire California Republican delegation in the House introduced legislation to put families…
AFBF President on House Passage of Farm Bill
…new five-year farm bill today. It’s been a tough road for the legislation during the past two years, but we are pleased with the clear bipartisan vote that prevailed. We…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…a majority of my House colleagues joined me in supporting a five-year, comprehensive farm bill. I appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped get us here. This is legislation we…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
…prevent pests and diseases that threaten California crops,” Wenger said. “This issue should be settled in court and not through broad legislation that would have had far-reaching impacts.” Wenger also…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…the deficit, and help farmers, ranchers and business owners grow the economy. The legislation: Repeals the direct payment program and strengthens risk management tools Repeals outdated programs and consolidates duplicative…
Water Rally Thursday
…all organizing the rally, along with with other groups. They’re using the water rally to voice the importance of finding short-term water supply solutions for this year, and for legislation…
House to File Farm Bill Extension
The House plans to file legislation to extend the current farm bill through January, but will the Senate support it? Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
No Immigration Reform Vote Planned for 2013
House Republican leadership does not plan to hold a vote on immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….