…rule includes program changes authorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA has established a 60-day comment period for the rule. The rule is expected to be available in…
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
Congressman David Valadao Introduction of new drought-related legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives keeps the issue “front and center” in Washington, according to the president of the California Farm…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…of her own party who, it seems, eventually dissuaded her from proceeding with a compromise bill to be considered in the waning days of this Congress. If Congress fails to…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…foreign-born workers to enter the U.S. We also need to permit some current workers, many of whom have helped sustain our operations for years, to remain working in America. “Congress…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…the failure of the president and congressional leaders to sit down and work something out.” Wenger said action by Congress will be needed to provide “true, long-term reform” that allows…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…when Congress first created the beef checkoff program, and the amount can only be changed through Congressional action. This assessment provides resources for marketing to promote beef sales, research, and…
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
…the bond on the ballot and the directive from voters in passing Proposition 1 should be a clear signal to Congress that it needs to move quickly to address federal…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Support for America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…and nutritious high quality products for millions of Americans. It is one of relatively few bipartisan pieces of legislation passed during this session of Congress. Support for America’s Specialty Crop…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take place for producers who have not acted before that date. Livestock producers that have experienced grazing losses since October 2011 and may…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…United States” under the Clean Water Act, or using the rule as a basis for future administrative actions. It is the authority of Congress, not the administration, to change the…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…we also look forward to the needs of growing numbers of Americans who want to enjoy America’s great outdoors. That is why President Obama has called on Congress to fully…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted The…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…erodible land and wetland conservation for crop insurance purposes. TITLE III – Trade U.S. Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Study: On May 22, USDA submitted a report to Congress on the existing…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…record numbers,” Vilsack said. “Agricultural trade plays a vital role in the health of our economy, and the new members of the committees will bring welcome new perspectives.” Congress established…