USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought

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…future. Funds are available statewide to install a number of conservation practices including irrigation efficiency, cover crops, rehabilitation of existing spring developments, protection of grazing lands, and other supporting components….

AFBF President Bob Stallman Urges Passage of Farm Bill

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…pleased with provisions to provide risk management to fruit and vegetable farmers and to support livestock farmers during disasters. We now urge House members to bring it on home by…

Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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…“We’re pleased to see the proposed farm bill include emergency livestock assistance and other programs,” Wenger said, “and we urge quick action to restore the aid and distribute it to…

House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill

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…livestock disaster assistance program for producers affected by natural disasters, and also covers producers who were affected by recent droughts, winter storms that hit the Northern Plains last year, and…

FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems

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…“Farmers across California face wrenching decisions today, as well as in coming months. Will they have enough water to plant crops, to water their livestock, and keep trees and vines…

USDA Surveys Underway

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Whether it applies to crop or livestock producers, water use or aquaculture, USDA is gathering data for important upcoming reports. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….