Congressman Jim Costa says the $20 million available for for drought assistance through the NRCS EQUIP program is a good first step. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…and other emergencies, and includes funding for pest and disease prevention, research, marketing, air-quality projects and food assistance that will benefit Californians. “It will be critical to get these programs…
Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill
…our deficits without gutting the vital assistance programs millions of hardworking Americans count on to help put food on the table for their families. And it will support conservation of…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…a price support program which allows the optional purchase of insurance coverage under a Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). The bill also eliminates Direct Payments while maintaining decoupled farm support programs…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…Program and the Market Access Program (MAP). Continues the combined authorization of both agricultural and nutrition programs, a linkage that has been essential in enacting every farm bill since 1974….
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…of a transition program for the 2014 crop year as enactment comes too late for USDA and the private sector to offer the new insurance product until 2015. He said…
Breaking News: Senate Passes Farm Bill
…desk. The Senate passed the bill 68-32. Despite being called the farm bill, the majority of the funding within the bill is for the nation’s food stamp, or SNAP, program….
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. Agriculture Sec. Vilsack’s comments can be heard…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…protect and maximize every available drop of water.” This announcement is part of broader Obama Administration efforts to help those impacted by the drought. Through the National Drought Resilience Partnership,…
Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles
…existing agricultural immigration programs must be included in House legislation. “This issue has remained unresolved for far too long,” he said. “Farmers and ranchers have good, practical ideas about how…
California GOP Reps Unite on Water Bill
…Senate to join us in providing critical assistance to the people of California.” “The current California drought is a crisis exacerbated by the failure of government to ensure water flows…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…Download Audio A discussion on seed treatments and the environment featured Laurie Davies Adams, Executive Director of the Pollinator Partnership in San Francisco. Pollinator protection is a huge concern for…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…reduced, eligibility rules are tightened, and means tests are streamlined to make farm programs more accountable. Strengthens crop insurance, a successful public/private partnership that ensures farmers invest in their own…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…advantage of expanded trade opportunities, however, we must upgrade our waterways transportation infrastructure and ports. We appreciate President Obama’s charge to Congress to pass a waterways transportation bill this year.”…
