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Sale of Organic Crops, Livestock Hits $3.5 Billion
More than $3.5 billion in organic commodities were sold in the United States in 2011, according to a survey by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Based on the 2011 Certified Organic Production Survey, corn led organic field crops in … Continue reading
Have a Question, Need an Answer? Ask FSA
Finding answers to beginning farmer and rancher loans or information on government grants for individuals is available online 24-hours a day, seven days a week with AskFSA. AskFSA is a knowledgebase that contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on a range … Continue reading
FSA Offers Symposium for Vets Interested in Farming
The Farm Service Agency is sponsoring an “Access to Capital” symposium for veterans interested in farming. “This is an opportunity for veterans to get information and learn about a variety of capital resources to help finance start-up operations or help … Continue reading
Drought Stifles Livelihood of Farmers and Ranchers
For producers who depend on farming to support their families, this year’s drought has changed their way of life. Canceled vacations, selling land that has been in the family for generations and children opting for in-state colleges along with sleepless … Continue reading
Sign-Up Period for Disaster Assistance Program Opens Oct. 22
Producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters during the 2011 crop year can sign up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program beginning Oct. 22. The SURE program is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing payments … Continue reading
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for October
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for October 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, unchanged from September, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing … Continue reading
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Expanding PossibilitiesThrough the Farmers Market Promotion Program
By Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan Last Friday, I was honored to announce $9 million in new grants through USDA’s Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). The program targets producers, cooperatives and organizations that market products directly to consumers – just one of the many marketing … Continue reading
Claim Period Opens for Hispanic, Women Producers Who Allege Past Discrimination
Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who feel they have been discriminated against by the USDA in past decades can file claims from Sept. 24, 2012 through March 25, 2013. The opening of this claims process is part of USDA’s … Continue reading
Series of Meetings Set to Address Drought Damage & Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a series of meetings across the country to outline available resources to help states recover from damages resulting from one of the worst droughts in history. “The impact of drought can be felt … Continue reading
USDA Conservation Agreement to Aid Colorado Rio Grande Basin; Producers Can Sign Up Soon
Farmers and ranchers in portions of Colorado soon will be able to sign up for a voluntary conservation program designed to preserve irrigation water and reduce ground water withdrawal from the Rio Grande Basin. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colorado … Continue reading
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