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Study: Ag Boom Could Turn to Bust
Falling commodity prices, higher interest rates and a possible drop in farmland prices have economist concerned that farmers are next in line to go into major debt, which will spin the agriculture industry off of its economic boom and into … Continue reading
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Clowning Around Has It’s Benefits
A day off from work turns Renita Nelson into another person. Her alter ego, Mamaw Bubbles, dons a green wig, yellow shoes and a multi-colored dress. Holding a megaphone in her hand, she stands in front of the White County, … Continue reading
USDA Announces New Initiatives to Boost Organic Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new initiatives this week to help organic producers. During a speech to the Organic Trade Association, Vilsack said federal crop insurance will increase coverage options for organic producers, including a contract price addendum and … Continue reading
Reminder: ACRE Sign-Up Deadline is June 3
A little over three weeks remain for producers to sign up for the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE). Changes to this year’s program allow producers to choose to enroll in either ACRE or the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program … Continue reading
On Average, Farmers Take 3 Sick Days a Year
Sick days costs the U.S. economy $84 billion a year, but a study conducted by Gallup and Healthways shows farmers aren’t to blame. On average, workers in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries miss one day every four months, ranking … Continue reading
19-Year-Old Hopes to Retire Early and Farm
Austin Midkiff thinks, breathes and lives farming. It’s all he has done since he was six years old. By the time he was 14, he took over his grandparent’s 10-acre farm in Springdale, W.Va. “When I turned 16 my grandparents … Continue reading
Free Webinar Provides Information on Upcoming CRP Sign-Up
Officials from the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will take part in a free webinar to discuss the upcoming Conservation Reserve Program open sign-up period. Sponsored by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network, the webinar will … Continue reading
Producers Test Drones for More Precise Crop Information
Farmers are investigating the use of drones to help monitor cropland and spray pesticides. Several universities are testing the unmanned aircrafts as a way to further the use of technology in agriculture. As GPS, tablets and sensors are being used … Continue reading
FSA Resumes Farm Payments for SURE, NAP and MILC
After a temporary suspension, the Farm Service Agency announced it would once again start issuing farm payments beginning Wednesday, May 8. This includes payments for the 2011 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE), the Noninsured Crop Assistance Program (NAP) and … Continue reading
Website Provides Listing of CRP Sign-Up Meetings by State
A website has been developed to help farmers and ranchers find a meeting to discuss the upcoming Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up. The 45th general CRP sign-up opens May 20 and runs through June 14. During that time, producers can … Continue reading
