AgNet This Week: 2014 Farm Bill Passes Both Congressional Chambers

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Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in the future. Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and …

Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill

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Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill – legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, create new jobs and opportunities, and protect the most vulnerable Americans.

Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014

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WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and put us another step closer to enacting a new farm bill. I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on

2014 Farm Bill Approved by Senate

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The long awaited 2014 Farm bill has been approved by both Congressional bodies. Many, including Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss, are calling it a good compromise. But others, such as Iowa Senator Charles Grassley, are still displeased. Download Audio

Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill

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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 with clear, bipartisan support. America’s farmers and ranchers are one step closer