Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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Top priorities for California farmers and ranchers have been achieved in the federal farm bill that appears headed for final action in Congress this week. The California Farm Bureau Federation…

House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill

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…direct payment program, streamlining and consolidating numerous programs to improve their effectiveness and reduce duplication, and cutting down on program misuse. The bill also strengthens our nation’s commitment to support…

Final State Water Action Plan Released

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…California experiences one of the driest winters on record, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final…

AgNeTVideo: California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger Agriculture Background

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California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger talks about his and family life in farming. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger continues, speaking about the differences in farming over the years….

CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water

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…California’s recorded history, have severely strained California’s water system. Many CVP contractors have taken prudent steps in years past to plan for just these circumstances by conserving water or purchasing…

Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45

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SALINAS, January 22, 2014 – Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available for producers who have enrolled…