Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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…said a conference committee report issued today removes a farm bill amendment that would have harmed California egg farmers and other farmers, and retains programs to benefit animal health, air…

House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill

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…Payments, Strengthens Risk Management The Agricultural Act of 2014 reforms farm programs and saves taxpayer dollars by ending direct payments and other farm programs. The bill provides risk management tools…

Final State Water Action Plan Released

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…solid fiscal foundation for implementing near-term actions for the plan, recommending $618.7 million in funding for water efficiency projects, wetland and watershed restoration, groundwater programs, conservation, flood control, and integrated…

AFBF on RFS Standards

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The American Farm Bureau Federation responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…

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….

Cotton Council on Farm Bill

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National Cotton Council’s Gary Adams says we could see a bill ready for full committee as early as this weekend. Julie McPeak reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds have experienced drought conditions and water…