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Today is Last Day to Apply for SURE Assistance

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tanya brown

Today is the last day that farmer and ranchers can apply for assistance for 2009 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program. SURE provides crop disaster assistance to eligible producers that have suffered crop production or quality … Continue reading →

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Transfer of Funds Will Help Meet Urgent Credit Needs of Producers

Posted on July 28, 2011 by tanya brown

More help is on the way for producers.  In an announcement today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said a high demand for farm ownership and direct farm operating funds has prompted USDA to transfer appropriated funds between programs to meet the … Continue reading →

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Latest Edition of MIDAS Newsletter Highlights Progress, Demo Presentations

Posted on July 27, 2011 by tanya brown

The latest edition of the MIDAS Press newsletter highlights the recent progress made over the past few months. The top story focuses on demo presentations provided by the MIDAS team to provide a better understanding of how FSA data and … Continue reading →

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Show-Me State SED Makes Sizable Donation to Feds Feed Families

Posted on July 26, 2011 by tanya brown

 Missouri Farm Service Agency State Executive Director donated 772 pounds of food to Feds Feed Families. Eddie Hamill, Missouri Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, wanted to make a contribution to the Feds Feed Families and to make a difference … Continue reading →

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Federal Employees Can Expect Cuts to Pay, Benefits

Posted on July 26, 2011 by tanya brown

Federal retirement benefits and paychecks are almost certain to take a hit with the passage of any deficit reduction deal, according to John Gage, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees. Although the details are sketchy right now, … Continue reading →

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More States Added to Biomass Program; 3,400 New Jobs Expected

Posted on July 26, 2011 by tanya brown

USDA has named additional states that will participate in the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, designed to expand the availability of non-food crops to be used for liquid biofuels. The projects will create more than 3,400 jobs and produce more than … Continue reading →

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Farm Show Highlights History of Agriculture Machinery

Posted on July 26, 2011 by tanya brown

The 42nd Annual Threshing Show was held this month in Adams, Tenn., highlighting steam-powered sawmills, grist mills and various types of engines, models and pumps.  Antique cars, old gas tractors, engines and other machines were on display. People from 26 … Continue reading →

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Lazy? No! Some Kids Yearn for Farming Career

Posted on July 26, 2011 by tanya brown

In Richmond County, N.C., the average age of farmers is 60. Some say its because the young people are lazy and find the work too challenging. Others, like FSA Executive Directory Amy Yaklin say it’s because farming is a difficult … Continue reading →

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One Week Remains for Producers to Apply for SURE Program

Posted on July 22, 2011 by tanya brown

Farmer and ranchers applying for assistance for 2009 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program have one week to submit an application. SURE provides crop disaster assistance to eligible producers that have suffered crop production or quality losses. … Continue reading →

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Truck Farm Gives New Meaning to Growing Food Anywhere

Posted on July 22, 2011 by tanya brown

Fast food has a whole new meaning. Hit the USDA Farmers Market each Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and not only can visitors view the national People’s Garden, but they can also see the D.C. Central Kitchen’s Truck … Continue reading →

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