USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results

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…into the agriculture industry reporting new or expanded data on Internet access, regional food systems, biomass production, agro-forestry and equine. For more information about the Census, including access to the…

Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation

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…• $25.3 million from the General Fund for food assistance, which will be structured to maximize the potential federal drought assistance that can be provided to provide food assistance to…

Plan in Place for Families Needing Assistance Due to Drought

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…During the one-on-one discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, the secretary made these comments about new programs available for families. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE….

Vilsack: “We Are Clearly Paying Attention to this Situation”

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…assistance being made available to farmers and ranchers for drought assistance. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments…

Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought

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…food that you put on your table,” The President said, during his visit. President Obama talks with Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin AgNet West photo The President landed in Air Force…

Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought

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…drought by President Obama’s visit as well as the recent visit by Speaker Boehner,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “I am encouraged by the disaster assistance and increased regulatory relief…

AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack

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…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…