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Drought Causes Cut in Corn Harvest Estimates

Posted on July 11, 2012 by tanya brown

One of the worst droughts in the Midwest has the U.S. cutting corn harvest estimates by 12 percent. A report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted that farmers will harvest 12.97 billion bushels of corn, down from … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Comments Sought on Microloan Proposal

Posted on July 5, 2012 by tanya brown

Comments are being sought on a proposal to improve the Farm Service Agency operating loan program to better meet the needs of small farmers. The new microloan program would simplify and streamline the application process and cut the paperwork in … Continue reading →

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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for July

Posted on July 3, 2012 by tanya brown

The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for June 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.250, up from 0.125 in June, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity … Continue reading →

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Indiana FSA Staff Raise Sleeves to Give Life

Posted on June 28, 2012 by tanya brown

FSA employees in Indiana raised their sleeves to make a difference and save lives. A blood drive — held Tuesday, June 26 and organized by Nancy Best, FSA administrative officer — brought together FSA, NRCS, RD, RMA, USGS and the … Continue reading →

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FSA Loan Division Centers Team Building Event Around Cultural Transformation

Posted on June 28, 2012 by tanya brown

By Latawnya Dia, FSA public affairs specialist Foods from around the world, games shows and entertainment flowed out of the third floor, sixth wing of the USDA South Building last week as the FSA direct loan and funds management branch … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Nomination Period Open for 2012 County Committee Elections

Posted on June 28, 2012 by tanya brown

The nomination period for the 2012 county committee elections is open, giving farmers and ranchers a chance to select themselves or others as candidates to sit on their local county committee and help make important agricultural decisions. Members of the … Continue reading →

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Utah FSA Employees Bike to Work to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Posted on June 27, 2012 by tanya brown

Nearly 6,000 miles of state highway and countless miles of canyon roadways provided a spectacular view for several Salt Lake City FSA employees who took the challenge to reduce their carbon footprint and consume fewer resources per mile by riding … Continue reading →

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Missouri River Flooding Still a Problem for Farmers

Posted on June 27, 2012 by tanya brown

A year after the historic Missouri River flooding destroyed cropland and displaced families from their homes, residents are still trying to recover. “The most significant challenge in the recovery is the fine sand deposited several feet deep all over the … Continue reading →

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Be Counted: Sign Up for 2012 Ag Census by July 1

Posted on June 25, 2012 by tanya brown

Producers and rural residents across the nation are encouraged to sign up for the 2012 Census of Agriculture by July 1. The sign-up period is the first step in conducting the actual census, which begins in December. The sign-up survey … Continue reading →

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DAFO Mike Wooden Set for Retirement

Posted on June 22, 2012 by tanya brown

By Latrice Hill, FSA outreach program lead Deputy Administrator for Field Operations Michael L. Wooden is counting down the days until he rides off into the sunset headed for sweet retirement life. For more than 30 years, Wooden has been … Continue reading →

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