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

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…helped make it possible,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the conference report on January 29 by a vote of 251-166. The U.S. Senate passed it…

CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California

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…thanked the leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees, California members of the House committee and Sen. Dianne Feinstein for their efforts to bring the lengthy farm bill discussions…

President Obama Signs Farm Bill

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As expected President Obama has signed the Agriculture Act of 2014 into law, finally putting an end to the over two year farm bill drama and giving our farmers and…

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7

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California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action

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…out to farmers quickly, especially those to aid people who have suffered losses from drought and wildfires,” Wenger said. “We will work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to put…

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

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…in savings for the taxpayer. While no legislation is perfect, this bill is a strong investment in American agriculture and supports the continued global leadership of our farmers and ranchers.”…

Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage

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…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…