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American Samoa Festival Opens Door for Outreach Opportunity
The American Samoa Government Department of Agriculture (ASDOA) recently revived the Territorial Farm Festival with a two-day event that provided an opportunity for Farm Service Agency staff to reach out to more than 400 farmers, ranchers and beginning producers. With … Continue reading
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Continuing Resolution Would Extend Federal Pay Freeze
The House Appropriations Committee unveiled a continuing resolution on Monday that would extend the federal pay freeze through March 2013 and continue to fund the government at its current level. Federal employees have not seen a pay increase in two … Continue reading
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Youth Loans Boost Third Generation of Livestock Producers
A third generation of farmers is continuing the family tradition and using FSA Rural Youth Loans to get started. Following in their grandmother’s footsteps, grandchildren Henry and Hanah Schmall in Nebraska have taken out youth loans since 2006. The high … Continue reading
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FSA Conservation Program Keeps E.Coli, Algae from Vermont Waterways
Cow manure and fertilizer runoff have contributed to high levels of E.coli and blue-green algae in Vermont’s waterways, according to scientist. But several producers are playing a role in keeping the state’s water safe. Through the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation … Continue reading
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Research Strengthening Agriculture’s Resilience
By Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Today, President Obama and I continue doing all we can to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the drought. As Congress comes back to Washington in September we will continue to encourage passage of a … Continue reading
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Disabled Utah Rancher Utilizes FSA to Give Family a Good Life
By Tanya Brown, Farm Service Agency In the fall of 2005, Tyler Hunter packed up his wife and two sons and moved to Ephraim, Utah, to pursue a full-time career in ranching. “This may not seem like a huge endeavor; … Continue reading
Virginia Farmers Sprout Agricultural Knowledge for White House Fellows
By Linda Cronin, Virginia Public Affairs/Outreach Specialist Twelve White House fellows were given the opportunity to experience agriculture first hand. From a custom slaughterhouse to a large-scale fruit and vegetable operation, the group grazed the hills and pastures of Virginia … Continue reading
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FSA Employees Teach Afghan Farmers to Produce More With Less
Several Farm Service Agency employees in Afghanistan are helping natives produce more wheat on less land and at less cost. Steve Berk, senior agricultural representative for FSA is helping Afghan farmers produce crops that can earn them money and allow … Continue reading
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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for September
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for September 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, down from 0.250 in August, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity … Continue reading
Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records
By Juan M. Garcia, Farm Service Agency Administrator The Farm Service Agency would like to remind livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for … Continue reading
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