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USDA Changes Release Time of Several Statistical Reports
USDA will begin issuing several key statistical reports at 12 p.m. EDT beginning January 2013. The time modification was in response to changes in market hours by major commodity exchanges. Statistical reports affected include the World Agricultural Supply and Demand … Continue reading
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Federal Health Insurance Premiums to Increase for 2013
More than 8 million people covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will see an increase in their health insurance premiums in 2013. According to an announcement by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the average premium will increase … Continue reading
USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States
Crop and livestock producers have additional help to reduce the impacts of drought and improve soil health and productivity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to aid producers in 22 states. The funds … Continue reading
‘Armed to Farm’ Gives Veterans the Tools they Need to Farm
For many military veterans and their families, the transition from the military to civilian life is a complex undertaking; however, reports and personal accounts indicate that many military veterans have discovered that farming offers a place for employment, training and … Continue reading
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Feds, Corporations, Non-Profits Step In to Feed Hungry Families
Nationwide surveys indicate that nearly 3 million rural households are food insecure, or don’t have enough to eat. But federal agencies, agricultural companies and non-profits are working to alleviate that problem. One of four People’s Gardens in Idaho produced 3,800 … Continue reading
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From Farm to Workplace: CSAs Go Corporate
Community Supported Agriculture, known as CSA, is moving to corporate America. Offices in New York City are having local farmers drop off produce in large quantities for employees to split up and distribute. For some, receiving fresh fruits and vegetables … Continue reading
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Maine FSA Harvests, Gleans, Donates to Fill Food Pantry Shelves
Employees of the Maine Farm Service Agency got dirty for a good cause this year. By planting, harvesting and gleaning, employees were able to donate more than 2,800 pounds of food to needy families. “They have done an outstanding job … Continue reading
Beginning Farmers Receive Training Through New California Initiative
For six months, staff from the California Farm Service Agency spent several evenings and weekends educating new farmers through the California Farm Academy. A new initiative geared toward working adults with busy schedules, the academy serves as a farm business … Continue reading
Web Redesign Puts Farm Loan Information at User’s Fingertips
Finding farm loan applications or information on the farm loan process has just gotten a lot easier. Functional, easy to navigate and chock full of information, the newly redesigned Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Program Web page is setup to … Continue reading
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