…all Americans, including the farmers who feed them and those concerned with nutrition programs, real optimism that Washington can get important work done in 2013.” He goes on to discuss…
Field Day for Cotton Growers
…download audio report. The Sustainable Cotton Project had an educational field day for growers this week. Executive Director Marcia Gibbs explains more about the program. “We are a private nonprofit…
A Salute to Military
…address to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the nation’s military. Below are a few programs that help veterans transition into agriculture careers. Farmer Veteran…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…nutrition entitlement programs and establish a nutrition assistance block grant program. Amendment 931 Rejected To strike a reduction in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, with an offset that limits crop…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…is inviting them to the department’s June 4th meeting, so the board can learn more about farm training programs. It’s also a chance for the farmers and ranchers to encourage…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…at $50 million per year consistent with 2008 Farm Bill levels These funding commitments underscore recognition by the House of these programs’ value and their tremendous importance to the specialty…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…proved thoughtful in their efforts to reform our nation’s farm law, from significant changes in how commodity programs are structured to streamlining in other aspects, such as conservation programs. The…
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
…to advance a farm bill with significant savings and reforms. We achieve nearly $40 billion in savings by eliminating outdated government programs and reforming others. No other committee in Congress…
House Farm Bill Markup
…on to say they’ll advance it with both Republican and Democratic votes. And, that they will achieve nearly $40 billion in savings by eliminating outdated government programs and reforming others….
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…delivery. Conservation programs have grown in number and complication, which often confused producers. We responded by eliminating or consolidating duplicative programs. The FARRM Act eliminates 10 different programs which saves…
Farm Bill Markups
…cut from nutrition assistance, and $6.9 billion cut from conservation. Some programs did make it through, not only without cuts, but with increases. That includes disaster aid and crop insurance….
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…production of anaerobic digester systems with Rural Development programs, such as the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels, Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program, Value…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…the Food Safety and Technology Council. Elliott joined Sunkist in 1986, initially in Research & Technical Services. Currently he focuses on developing and implementing food safety programs for citrus growing,…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…