Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley The livestock programs got the big dollars, but specialty crops are not left out of the President’s drought relief…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…week to help ranchers. For example, if their fields have dried up, this is going to help them feed their livestock. “Second, last week, we announced $20 million to help…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
…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
…Farm Bill contains permanent livestock disaster programs including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program which will help producers in California and other areas recover from the drought. At President Obama’s direction,…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…drought and wildlife risks; and · Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to help cover losses caused by the drought through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program….
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…crisis. Feinstein introduced legislation today that will increase the availability of water for farmers and other water users, as well as provide immediate drought relief for livestock ranchers. “Senator Feinstein’s…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…to conclusion. He noted that the new farm law reauthorizes and strengthens livestock disaster assistance programs at a time with California ranchers face severe losses due to drought, and renews…
Livestock and Crop Report for 02-07-14
We check in on livestock and cattle for the week of February 7th. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
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…
AFBF President Bob Stallman Urges Passage of Farm Bill
…pleased with provisions to provide risk management to fruit and vegetable farmers and to support livestock farmers during disasters. We now urge House members to bring it on home by…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
…“We’re pleased to see the proposed farm bill include emergency livestock assistance and other programs,” Wenger said, “and we urge quick action to restore the aid and distribute it to…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…livestock disaster assistance program for producers affected by natural disasters, and also covers producers who were affected by recent droughts, winter storms that hit the Northern Plains last year, and…
Livestock Report for 01-24-14
Randall Weiseman has today’s livestock report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Livestock Report for 01-23-14
Randall Weiseman has today’s livestock report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…