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Beginning Farmer Receives Missouri’s First Microloan
By Charlotte Holeman, Farm Loan Manager & Dana Rogge, Public Affairs Specialist Brent Nold of Cosby, Mo., was a little apprehensive when he thought about getting a loan to expand his cattle herd. “I was nervous about applying for a … Continue reading
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Reminder: Free Microloan Webinar is April 10
The Farm Service Agency is joining Cornell Small Farms Program to produce a free webinar discussing the new FSA microloan program. Learn details of the program, including loan terms, the application process and eligibility requirements. Questions can be asked to … Continue reading
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Children Find Out How Much Water it Takes to Grow a Pizza
More than 840 fourth-grade students from Minnesota found out how much water it takes to make a large pizza. Through an exhibit sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Service Agency during the 15th Annual Children’s Water Festival, in North Mankato, MN., participants … Continue reading
A Diverse Farm With Deep Ties to the Community
By Diane Ley, FSA State Executive Director, Hawaii and Pacific Basin Sahatthaya “Nui” Mizel and her son, Kit Kalajakawan have turned a few acres of land into a growing enterprise. Nui and Kit migrated from Thailand to Hawaii in the … Continue reading
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Black Belt Farmers Finding New Markets
African-American farmers in Alabama are finding ways to merge schools, communities and local government agencies to bring Black Belt produce to mainstream markets. Known as the Black Belt region due to the rich, black soil, this southern portion of Alabama … Continue reading
NASS to Provide Partial Milk Production Estimates
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will provide partial estimates of U.S. milk production through the end of fiscal year 2013. Milk production is one element of the monthly Milk Production report that NASS suspended last month to meet sequestration … Continue reading
Senator Introduces Legislation to Reform Milk Pricing
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation that would overhaul the milk pricing system. Based on the bill, USDA would need to conduct public hearings on reforming the milk pricing system and present a final proposal to Congress. Should it … Continue reading
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Mobile Apps Help Dairy Farmers Compute Costs
It’s a digital world – and agriculture is no exception. More and more, farmers and ranchers are moving away from traditional methods of getting their news and information. Mobile devices are convenient, budget-friendly ways for farmers and ranchers to stay … Continue reading
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for April
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for April 2013. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, which is unchanged from March 2013, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year … Continue reading
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U.S.Farmers to Plant Record-High Corn, Soybeans in 2013
Determined to make up for a crop that was adversely affected by historic drought last year, U.S. farmers intend to plant a record-high combined 174.4 million acres of corn and soybeans in 2013, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by … Continue reading
