Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…representatives for “making the tough decisions” needed to finalize the bill. “The 2014 Farm Bill includes programs that will assist California farmers and ranchers during this drought and with marketing…
Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill
…over the past five years, create new jobs and opportunities, and protect the most vulnerable Americans. This bill provides certainty to America’s farmers and ranchers, and contains a variety of…
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
…in savings for the taxpayer. While no legislation is perfect, this bill is a strong investment in American agriculture and supports the continued global leadership of our farmers and ranchers.”…
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
…with clear, bipartisan support. America’s farmers and ranchers are one step closer to having the certainty needed—and provided by the farm bill—to make planting and farm business decisions. “The farm…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…local partners, we are doing everything within our power to support those farmers and ranchers affected by this intense drought.” said Vilsack. “These funds will help get a suite of…
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…cause severe economic problems in our rural regions—loss of jobs and economic activity, with all the heartache that entails.” Like many Californians, he said, farmers and ranchers have improved water…
Farm Leader Discusses Release of Immigration Principles
…Paul Wenger noted that the principles released today make specific reference to the needs of agriculture. “Farmers and ranchers have been straightforward: We depend on an immigrant workforce,” Wenger said,…
AFBF President on House Passage of Farm Bill
…the Senate for timely passage of the bill, which will provide farmers and ranchers certainty for the coming year and allow the Agriculture Department to begin planning for implementation of…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…businesses and beginning farmers and ranchers with training and access to capital. Food Stamp Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 makes the first reforms to the food stamp program since…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…improve market access for farmers and ranchers in trade negotiations. The U.S. market is one of the most open in the world, yet our farmers and ranchers face high tariffs…
AFBF President Bob Stallman Urges Passage of Farm Bill
January 28, 2014 – “The American Farm Bureau Federation urges House and Senate members to pass H.R. 2642, the 2014 Farm Bill. The bill will provide farmers and ranchers certainty…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
Top priorities for California farmers and ranchers have been achieved in the federal farm bill that appears headed for final action in Congress this week. The California Farm Bureau Federation…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…farmers and ranchers affected by natural disasters or significant economic losses, and renews a national commitment to protect land, water, and other natural resources. “I am proud of our efforts…