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Improvements to Crop Productivity Critical in Western U.S.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the USDA announcement to invest $400 million in crop productivity and water conservation projects largely in the western United States.

"Farm Bureau appreciates that USDA recognizes the unique challenges faced by our western farmers and ranchers and others. Prolonged drought conditions have threatened the sustainability of farms and ranches, and infrastructure improvements and crop productivity investments are needed to help farmers make it through the tough times.

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