…commonsense reforms that my Administration has consistently called for, including reforming and eliminating direct farm subsidies and providing assistance for farmers when they need it most. It will continue reducing…
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
…put us another step closer to enacting a new farm bill. I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on their efforts throughout this process. We worked together to give…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…President and Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “Today’s vote is the culmination of years of advocacy by ASA and other farm groups on behalf of policies that help our individual crops…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…that the new legislation provides the farmers the option to participate in either the revenue-based Agriculture Risk Coverage program (with county or farm-level options) or a Price Loss Coverage program…
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Re: Senate Passage of Farm Bill “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends the Senate for passing the new five-year farm bill…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
MEMPHIS –The National Cotton Council is pleased that the Senate acted swiftly to approve the Farm Bill Conference Report (Agricultural Act of 2014) and appreciates the leadership provided by Agriculture,…
Breaking News: Senate Passes Farm Bill
After a years-long fight, the farm bill is finally headed to the President’s desk. The Senate passed the bill 68-32. Despite being called the farm bill, the majority of the…
Costa on Farm Bill
Congressman Jim Costa says it’s about time a farm bill is passed. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
AgNeTVideo: CA Ag Organizations on Farm Bill
Barry Bedwell, President at California Grape and Tree Fruit League, and Don Patrick, Executive Vice President/ CFO at Nisei Farmers League, comment on the Farm Bill….
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…drop, oftentimes the only choice for farmers is to reduce production. Farmers will face many difficult choices in coming weeks,” Wenger said. He said Farm Bureau will work with state…
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
…solution to California’s man-made water problems. Absent immediate action, California farmers and communities will continue to be gripped by the damaging effects of the worst drought in a century. This…
Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles
Release of immigration-reform principles by House Republican leaders marks a step toward tackling a critical issue for farmers and all Americans, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President on Energy Production / Delta Smelt
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks of the differences between solar, natural gas, and hydro-electric energy production. President Wenger also discusses the Delta smelt and salmon issues in California….