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Ohio FSA Brings Old to New During State Fair
A little history and appreciate of agriculture hit the Ohio Fair as the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development agencies presented a little history and appreciation of agriculture along with a visit from an unexpected guest. … Continue reading
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Farm Income on Track to Set Record Despite Drought
Farm income will still set a record this year despite the historic drought conditions. Net farm income is expected to rise 7 percents over last year. Crop insurance indemnity payments along with higher prices than originally forecasted in January before … Continue reading
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AgrAbility Gives Disabled Farmers Freedom To Farm Again
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Cesar Chavez Interns Meet Granddaughter of School’s Namesake
By Latawnya Dia, public affairs specialist, Farm Service Agency Six rising seniors at the Cesar Chávez Public Charter School had the rare privilege of meeting the granddaughter of their school’s namesake. Christine Chávez , granddaughter of Cesar Chávez and a farm worker … Continue reading
Texas Man Sells Livestock Used as Collateral for FSA Loan
A Texas man pleaded guilty to charges of selling cattle that was used as collateral on a USDA Farm Service Agency Loan. Michael Kord Chapman sold about 158 head of cattle valued at more than $83,400 and kept the money … Continue reading
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Federal Pay Freeze Extended Into Next Year
Federal employees hoping to see the 0.5 percent pay increase proposed by President Obama may have to wait until April 2013 before seeing any action. In a letter to Senate and House leaders, the president said he would exercise his … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swans Released into CREP-Restored Wetland
Several trumpeter swans were given a new home with the help of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). A partnership between the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Society brought a signet and his four siblings to … Continue reading
Changes to Emergency Loans, Crop Insurance Provides More Help to Producers Affected by Drought
U.S. livestock and crop producers affected by the drought are receiving more help from the government. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will file special provisions with the federal crop insurance program to allow … Continue reading
Pennsylvania County Executive Director Awarded for Conservation Efforts
Michael Sherman not only helps farmers and ranchers implement conservation efforts on their operations, he sets the example. The Pennsylvania county executive director’s efforts have been successful enough to be awarded the Association of Conservation Districts Chesapeake Bay Education Office … Continue reading
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