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Farmers Can Opt In or Out of ACRE Program

Posted on January 17, 2013 by tanya brown

Producers will now have the option of opting in or out of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program, or ACRE. With the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, the ACRE program is extended for another year. Originally, producers who signed … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Applauds Passage of Farm Bill But Expects More

Posted on January 11, 2013 by tanya brown

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement following the passage of the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, also known as the farm bill. “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Sign-Up Period for Disaster Assistance Program Opens Oct. 22

Posted on October 17, 2012 by tanya brown

Producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters during the 2011 crop year can sign up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program beginning Monday, Oct. 22. The SURE program is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing … Continue reading →

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Drought Stifles Livelihood of Farmers and Ranchers

Posted on October 4, 2012 by tanya brown

For producers who depend on farming to support their families, this year’s drought has changed their way of life. Canceled vacations, selling land that has been in the family for generations and children opting for in-state colleges along with sleepless … Continue reading →

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