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…

Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill

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…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…

USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought

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$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water…

Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration

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…recently prevented the addition of emergency drought relief provisions for California in the Farm Bill. Speaker Boehner and Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas had tabled a modest plan to provide additional…

DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies

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…only previous State Water Project zero percent allocation was in 1991 for agriculture, but cities that year received 30 percent of requested allocations. • “Carryover” water stored by local agencies…