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Ohioans See Giganteus Future
by Kent Politsch, Chief, Public Affairs Branch, Farm Service Agency Miscanthus giganteus was a tall, bothersome grass a few years back, a good privacy plant, but to some, just a weed. It could grow about anywhere, reaching heights of 12-15 … Continue reading
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FSA Accepting Applications for New Round of BCAP Project Areas
The Farm Service Agency is now accepting applications for the next round of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program project areas. “BCAP provides incentives to farmers and forest landowners to grow non-food crops to be processed into biofuels – a critical … Continue reading
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USDA: Beware of Fraudulent Letters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a statement warning residents and businesses in several states to beware of letters being faxed with the USDA logo that requests personal information. The letters claim to come from USDA and include the logo … Continue reading
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Ranchers Take Leap to Come Into Their Own
RC Crutcher, a fourth generation rancher, grew up ranching with his parents on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Owyhee, Nev. RC and his wife Claudia, their two daughters, Journie and Paisley, love the ranching life. So when RC … Continue reading
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Youth Loan Hatches First Generation Chicken Farmer
High School student Wesley Davis came home from the county fair one summer with a chicken. Despite not living on a farm or having a family steeped in the farming tradition, Davis used a $5,000 FSA Youth Loan to expanded … Continue reading
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Senate Rejects Federal Pay Freeze Extension
The Senate rejected an amendment to a bill that would have extended the federal pay freeze through 2013. The measure was voted down 57-41 in a roll-call vote. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, the amendment would have extended the pay … Continue reading
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Reforesting Effort Takes Root in Pine Belt
Landowners in the Pine Belt of Mississippi now have the opportunity to replant hardwood trees that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. According to USDA, Katrina killed or damaged nearly 320 million trees across Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. After … Continue reading
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Calif. SED Tours State to Meet Local Producers
California orchard grower Nazar Kooner visits with CA State Executive Director Val Dolcini during a recent visit on his farm. Traveling through 13 counties on a 1,600-mile road trip, FSA State Executive Director Val Dolcini wrapped up a busy week … Continue reading
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How One Pumpkin Seed Began Educating an Entire Community
The Gronski family expanded from pumpkins to row crops and use their land to educate the community about farming and food. by Cally Ehle, Wisconsin Farm Service Agency It all started with a little red wagon and six pumpkins. Growing … Continue reading
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Senate Votes to Extend Pay Freeze Through 2013
The Senate will vote today on a bill that would extend the federal pay freeze through 2013. The bill, introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, would extend the freeze to members of Congress and legislative employees. The savings is expected to … Continue reading
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