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Farmers Resort to Making Their Own Energy

Posted on March 24, 2011 by tanya brown

More than 8,500 producers across the U.S. have resorted to making their own energy. According to a USDA survey, the results have led to a significant energy and money savings.

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Government Report May Overstate Use of Corn for Ethanol

Posted on March 22, 2011 by tanya brown

Lawmakers are concerned that a phrase in a government report is giving the wrong impression. The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report predicted that 4.95 billion bushels of corn will be used for ethanol production this crop year. The … Continue reading →

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Report: Milk Production Up 2.4 Percent; Milk Prices Rise

Posted on March 21, 2011 by tanya brown

Milk production in February totaled 14.0 billion pounds, up 2.4 percent from last year, according to a USDA report. A rise in milk prices caused farmers to increase herds and output. Dairy farmers expect to get $18.40 per 100 pounds … Continue reading →

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Dairy Pricing Annual Report to Be Discontinued

Posted on March 21, 2011 by tanya brown

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will discontinue the Dairy Products Prices Annual report beginning next month. The report, which was scheduled to be released April 27, used weekly surveys to compile statistics that primarily determined the fair market value … Continue reading →

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USDA Signs Agreement to Provide Network of Opportunity for Hispanic Institutions

Posted on March 18, 2011 by tanya brown

USDA isn’t just talking, but taking action to help Hispanic Americans. The department stepped forward today as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Sandra V. Serrano of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that … Continue reading →

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Researchers Eye Molasses as Alternative to Methyl Bromide

Posted on March 16, 2011 by tanya brown

Scientists at the USDA Agriculture Research Service are examining the use of molasses to stimulate microbial activity and possibly replace methyl bromide — a fumigant used to control pests and pathogens. Methyl bromide has been used by farmers since the … Continue reading →

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Students Learn Impact of Agriculture in Everyday Life

Posted on March 15, 2011 by tanya brown

Second graders in a Jefferson County, Wisc., elementary school were awaken to the realities of agriculture. "When you think of what we get from agriculture you probably think of food, but Wisconsin agriculture is much more," says Tracy Brandel, coordinator … Continue reading →

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Panther Spotted at Idaho School Purrrmoting Healthy Eating

Posted on March 15, 2011 by tanya brown

Story by Joseph Claverie, California FSA Photos by Candy Moore, Idaho FSA This month the Farm Service Agency showcased its versatile talent as Idaho FSA State Director Dick Rush entertained students at Owyhee Harbor Elementary school by climbing into a blue panther … Continue reading →

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National Ag Day: Thanking Farmers, Ranchers for Job Well Done

Posted on March 15, 2011 by tanya brown

Farmers and ranchers across the country are being recognized today as part of an annual event that honors them for the part they play in providing food, fiber and fuel to billions of people worldwide. National Ag Day is an … Continue reading →

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New Program to Improve Water, Wildlife in Louisiana

Posted on March 14, 2011 by tanya brown

USDA has collaborated with the state of Louisiana to improve water quality in the state’s Coastal Prairie Region. The latest Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, known as LA CREP II, will seek to enroll 15,050 acres of land located in the … Continue reading →

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