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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for December
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for December 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, unchanged from November, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing … Continue reading
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Today is Last Day to Vote in County Committee Elections
Today is the last day for producers to vote in the 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Dec. 3 or delivered in person to local USDA Service Centers by close of business today. … Continue reading
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Registration Opens for 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum
Registration is now open for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum. The forum, which will be held Feb. 21-22 in Arlington, Va., will feature 25 sessions with more than 85 speakers discussing issues related to risk management, food price and farm … Continue reading
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USDA Sets 5 Percent Rule for Organic Residue Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded the amount of residue testing required for organic products. Based on a Nov. 9 Federal Register notice, the Agricultural Marketing Service that administers the organic program will require certifying agents to annually conduct … Continue reading
IRS May be Given Authority to Seize TSP Accounts for Unpaid Taxes
Lawmakers are scheduled to act on a bill that would allow the Internal Revenue Service to seize money from Thrift Savings Plan accounts of federal workers for unpaid taxes. The Thrift Savings Plan serves as a retirement investment fund for … Continue reading
OPM Changes Inclement Weather Policy to End Confusion
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management aimed this week to alleviate confusion about the status of federal offices during inclement weather or natural disasters. The department issued new language and updated dismissal and closure procedures after Hurricane Sandy left employees … Continue reading
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Farm Income Expected to Decline But Remain Second Highest in History
U.S. farm income is expected to decline by nearly $4 billion from its all-time high in 2011, yet that number is still the second highest on record since the 1970’s, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s forecast is heartening. … Continue reading
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Milk Production Remains Steady Despite Drought, Loss of Cows
Dairymen may have lost several cows due to drought, high feed prices and heat, but milk production has remained steady, according to USDA’s latest dairy report. Released last week, the report showed milk production in the 23 major states averaged … Continue reading
One Week Left to Vote in County Committee Elections
Only one week remains in the 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections. Completed ballots must be returned by mail or in person to local USDA Service Centers by Dec. 3. Those who did not receive a ballot may pick … Continue reading
Study: Using Less Water Won’t Affect Peach Quality or Yield
USDA researchers have found a way to conserve water given post-harvest to early-season peaches in California’s San Joaquin Valley without affecting the quality. Early-season peaches are harvested in May but require most of their water from June through September when … Continue reading
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