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USDA Names 597 Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to a history-making, ongoing drought. “As drought persists, USDA will continue to partner with producers to see them through longer-term recovery, while taking … Continue reading
FSA Director of Civil Rights Retires After 33 Years
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Learning A Lot From a Christmas Tree
Residents in York County, Neb., could learn a lot from a Christmas tree. Staff members in the York County Farm Service Agency office participated in the Annual Avenue of Trees, an annual event that displays about 20 trees decorated by … Continue reading
U.S. Farmers Give the Gift that Keeps Giving By Participating in 2012 Census
The end of December is typically marked by people returning holiday gifts that don’t fit or aren’t quite right. But this year, farmers and ranchers across the country can give themselves a gift that won’t be returned and will keep … Continue reading
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Researchers Find Way to Control Stable Flies
USDA Scientists have found a way to control stable flies that cost the U.S. cattle industry billions of dollars each year. By using a single application of cyromazine — which interferes with molting and proper development of an insect’s external … Continue reading
Vilsack Applauds Passage of Farm Bill But Expects More
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement following the passage of the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, also known as the farm bill. “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for … Continue reading
USDA Drought Response Provided $200 Million in Forage to Producers
About $200 million in forage was produced for farmers and ranchers who faced shortages this year during one of the worst droughts in history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By opening up 2.8 million acres of conservation land … Continue reading
Pardon me, Mr. President…
By Kent Politsch, Chief, FSA Public Affairs As their names might suggest, Gobbler and Cobbler are a couple of turkeys. They got their 15 minutes of fame the day before Thanksgiving. One turkey received a presidential pardon and both were … Continue reading
