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Tomatoes Rebound After January Freeze

Posted on June 18, 2010 by tanya brown

Tomatoes have made a comeback after a January freeze slowed crop growth and delayed harvest. Massive amounts of tomatoes have been harvested since mid-May, causing tomato prices to plummet 78 percent since March. “Growers tend to stagger plantings based on … Continue reading →

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Comments Sought on Proposed Rule for Unfair Practices Against Livestock, Poultry Producers

Posted on June 18, 2010 by tanya brown

USDA is seeking comments on a proposed rule that will provide additional protections for livestock and poultry producers against unfair, fraudulent and retaliatory practices. The proposed rule, which will publish on June 22 in the Federal Register, addresses market fairness … Continue reading →

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FSA Workers Aid in Recovery of Farms After Historic TN Flooding

Posted on June 17, 2010 by tanya brown

The flood of May 2010 will long be remembered as one of Tennessee’s worst disasters with more than 13 inches of rain covering the region in two days. Lakes and rivers reached historic heights peaking 12 feet above flood level … Continue reading →

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Study Confirms Conservation Practices Work on Farms

Posted on June 17, 2010 by tanya brown

A new study on cultivated cropland shows that conservation practices are reducing sediment, nutrient and pesticide losses from farm fields. The study, which focuses on cropland in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, revealed that soil erosion control practices are widespread … Continue reading →

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Nomination Period for FSA County Committees Opens Tomorrow

Posted on June 14, 2010 by tanya brown

The nomination period for individuals interested in serving on the Farm Service Agency's county committees begins tomorrow. “We would like as much participation as possible since county committees provide a vital link and a voice for landowners, farmers and ranchers … Continue reading →

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People’s Garden Takes Shape in Stark County

Posted on June 11, 2010 by tanya brown

At Ohio’s USDA Service Center in Stark County, employees have been meeting during lunch each week to plan for a People’s Garden. Their efforts have taken shape recently as employees constructed raised vegetable beds near the USDA Service Center. Farm … Continue reading →

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County Committee Nominations Open Next Week

Posted on June 10, 2010 by tanya brown

Nominations for individuals interested in serving on Farm Service Agency county committees are being accepted starting next week. “We would like as much participation as possible since county committees provide a vital link and a voice for landowners, farmers and … Continue reading →

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Study: Crop Rotation Can Save Money

Posted on June 2, 2010 by tanya brown

A study conducted by Iowa State University shows that crop rotation can reduce fossil fuels and make soil healthier in the long term. The study compared the effects of a four and five-year rotation of corn, soybeans, oats and alfalfa. … Continue reading →

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Funding Provided to Rehabilitate Damaged Farmland

Posted on June 1, 2010 by tanya brown

USDA has allocated more than $12 million to the Emergency Conservation Program to help farmers and ranchers in 14 states repair farmland damaged by natural disasters this year. “USDA is committed to helping farmers and ranchers restore conservation measures on … Continue reading →

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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for June

Posted on June 1, 2010 by tanya brown

The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for June. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.375, down from 0.500 in May, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and … Continue reading →

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