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StrikeForce Takes Lead in Georgia
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Preserving Farmland Through Conservation
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Drought Assistance Helps Nebraska Rancher Get Back on Track
By Tanya Brown, FSA Writer/Editor When enrollment opened for the USDA disaster assistance programs this April, LaNelle Martin was one of the first to sign up at the Kimball County FSA office in Nebraska. “After two years of a severe … Continue reading
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Deadline Approaching for ELAP Sign-Up
Producers affected by losses due to adverse weather or losses, including blizzards, wildfires and tornadoes, have until Aug. 1 to sign up for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish for the 2012-2013 program year. For 2014 program … Continue reading
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California Producer Preserves Rare Breed
By Brenda Carlson, FSA Lead Regional Public Affairs Specialist The Nakagawa Ranch (Valley Springs, Calif.), owned and operated by Glenn and Keiko Nakagawa, is a cattle operation steeped in history and tradition. The Nakagawas raise American Wagyu (Wa = Japanese … Continue reading
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U.S. and Korea Reach Agreement on Organic Standards
An agreement between the United States and Korea has set standards for organic products that can be accepted in either country. Beginning July 1, organic products certified in the United States or Korea can be labeled as organic in either … Continue reading
Changes to Crop Insurance Will Provide Flexibility to Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an interim rule this week allowing the department to move forward with changes to crop insurance provisions. The provisions provide better options for beginning farmers, allow producers to have enterprise units for irrigated and … Continue reading
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New Web Resource Available to Beginning Farmers, Ranchers
A new resource is available that provides a centralized, one-stop resource for beginning farmers and ranchers to explore USDA initiatives designed to help them succeed. The USDA New Farmers website provides information on how to increase access to land and … Continue reading
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USDA Seeks Input for 2017 Census of Agriculture
Suggestions on what to change and how to improve the 2017 Census of Agriculture is being requested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This is the perfect time to ask for suggestions since the 2012 data are fresh on our … Continue reading
Reminder: County Committee Nomination Period Now Open
The nomination period for the 2014 county committee elections opened last week, allowing farmers and ranchers to select themselves or others as candidates to sit on local county committees and help make important agricultural decisions. Members of the committee deliver … Continue reading
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