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Just Desserts: Producers Feed Cows Candy to Reduce Feed Costs
With the high prices of feed, farmers have resorted to feeding their cows candy. Chocolate bars, gummie worms and hard candy have made the bovine menu and while a ton of traditional corn feed costs producers about $315, the price … Continue reading
USDA Fulfills Goal of 1 Million Conservation Acres
USDA has allocated 400,000 state acres to support conservation and restoration of wildlife and their habitats as part of the Conservation Reserve Program. The announcement, made by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to Iowa, fulfills USDA’s commitment made … Continue reading
Sale of Organic Crops, Livestock Hits $3.5 Billion
More than $3.5 billion in organic commodities were sold in the United States in 2011, according to a survey by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Based on the 2011 Certified Organic Production Survey, corn led organic field crops in … Continue reading
Have a Question, Need an Answer? Ask FSA
Finding answers to beginning farmer and rancher loans or information on government grants for individuals is available online 24-hours a day, seven days a week with AskFSA. AskFSA is a knowledgebase that contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on a range … Continue reading
Celebrating Hispanic-Americans: Many Backgrounds, Many Stories…One American Spirit
By Latawnya Dia, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Each had a different story. A different background and a different experience. But they all represented Hispanic America and they all shared their history and culture with the Farm Service Agency during a … Continue reading
FSA Offers Symposium for Vets Interested in Farming
The Farm Service Agency is sponsoring an “Access to Capital” symposium for veterans interested in farming. “This is an opportunity for veterans to get information and learn about a variety of capital resources to help finance start-up operations or help … Continue reading
Drought Stifles Livelihood of Farmers and Ranchers
For producers who depend on farming to support their families, this year’s drought has changed their way of life. Canceled vacations, selling land that has been in the family for generations and children opting for in-state colleges along with sleepless … Continue reading
Sign-Up Period for Disaster Assistance Program Opens Oct. 22
Producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters during the 2011 crop year can sign up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program beginning Oct. 22. The SURE program is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing payments … Continue reading
40 Years of Friendships, Mentoring Makes FSA Second Home for Clara Moore
By Latawnya Dia, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Clara Moore is more than just a secretary for the Farm Service Agency administrator. She is a mentor, tax consultant and undercover comedian who has given four decades of service to FSA. Moore … Continue reading
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