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General Sign-Up for CRP Kicks Off Today

Posted on March 12, 2012 by tanya brown

USDA will kick off a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program beginning today, March 12. The voluntary program allows agricultural producers the opportunity to plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and develop … Continue reading →

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Illinois Creates Virtual Farmers Market

Posted on March 8, 2012 by tanya brown

A new Farmers Market has cropped up in Illinois, but it can’t be found in a local neighborhood. The online farmers market — the first of its kind in Illinois — was designed to connect farmers to customers while offering … Continue reading →

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USDA Celebrates 39th Annual National Ag Day

Posted on March 8, 2012 by tanya brown

As the nation celebrates the farmers and ranchers who provide food, feed, fuel and fiber to millions of Americans, USDA and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have planned activities throughout the day to say thank you.  Listen to more

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USDA to Host Live Q&A Twitter Session on Upcoming Ag Census

Posted on March 7, 2012 by tanya brown

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will host a Q&A session tomorrow, March 8 via Twitter to help answer questions regarding the 2012 Census of Agriculture to be conducted later this year. The Census of Agriculture is a complete count … Continue reading →

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FSA Keeps Family Farming Tradition Alive

Posted on March 7, 2012 by tanya brown

  Greg and Heather Hengst stand in their future sweet corn location that overlooks the pasture. by Cassie Bable, public affairs specialist, Texas FSA Greg Hengst grew accustomed to the farming lifestyle as a child. His grandfather, father and deceased great … Continue reading →

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FSA Accepting Applications for Conservation Loan Program

Posted on March 7, 2012 by tanya brown

The Farm Service Agency is now accepting guaranteed loan applications for the Conservation Loan Program. Based on a March 7 Federal Register notice, a lack of funding halted the acceptance of applications for the program until an appropriation to fund … Continue reading →

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Schedules for Upland Cotton Loan Rate Differentials Revised

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tanya brown

The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation announced revised loan rate ranges and base-quality ranges for upland cotton strength and length uniformity, and changes to the staple lengths for which distinct color and leaf loan rate differentials are provided. Effective with the … Continue reading →

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CRP General Sign-Up Opens in One Week

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tanya brown

USDA will kick off a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program beginning March 12. The voluntary program allows agricultural producers the opportunity to plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and develop wildlife habitat. … Continue reading →

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Nearly 3 Percent of Dairies Produce Half of U.S. Milk Supply

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tanya brown

Slightly more than half of the U.S. milk supply last year was produced by only 2.9 percent of the nation’s dairy farms, according to a USDA report. Based on the report, 50.3 percent of the milk supply came from farms … Continue reading →

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New CRP Program to Restore Wetland, Grassland, Wildlife

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tanya brown

USDA introduced a new Conservation Reserve Program that will help preserve 1 million acres of grasslands and wetlands. “CRP is one of our nation’s most valuable and vital conservation efforts, ensuring cleaner air and water, preventing soil erosion, and enhancing … Continue reading →

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