…of farmers, ranchers, homebuilders and others who would be affected by the new rule. “Thousands of farmers, ranchers and landowners raised numerous concerns about the rule during the formal public…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…and ranchers have a voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “It is important for county committees to reflect…
YSFB and CHP Partner for Ag Vehicle Inspections
…Buena Road in Yuba City. This free service offers a no-tickets, no-fines inspection of agricultural tractor-trailers for Yuba-Sutter farmers and ranchers, to ensure their vehicles are in compliance with State…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…RCPP empowers local leaders to work with multiple partners — such as private companies, local and tribal governments, universities, non-profit groups and other non-government partners — along with farmers, ranchers,…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…USDA will continue to fight to get the best deal for farmers and ranchers, but our ability to open new markets and create new customers is limited without Congressional action.”…
American Farm Bureau Federation on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
“We are undertaking a thorough analysis of the final WOTUS rule to determine whether the Environmental Protection Agency listened to the substantive comments farmers and ranchers submitted during the comment…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…for farmers and ranchers, but the information they provide is essential to everyone involved in U.S. agriculture. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank them for their…
Statement by Bob Stallman, Regarding Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities And Accountability Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “The U.S. leads the world in agricultural exports thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of American farmers and ranchers. Creating new partnerships and expanding access to international…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
…open markets for America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusiness and create jobs and improve wages across the country. Over 70 organizations representing America’s farmers and ranchers, and past secretaries of agriculture…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has implemented many provisions of this critical legislation, providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
Targeted drought funding builds on substantial drought relief efforts Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new, targeted investments by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help farmers and ranchers…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…and they also stress the need to invest in and partner with our farmers and ranchers to make sure California continues to be a leading agricultural producer worldwide into the…
Movie Night at SLO County Farm Bureau Office
…careers as farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers. Ms. Ellis was a Script Supervisor for feature films and television taught the craft for several years. She became an Associate Producer…