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New Designation Process Fast-Tracks Thousands of Counties into Disaster Status
More than 1,000 counties across the United States will be labeled as primary natural disaster areas as of tomorrow, July 12, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, making this the largest single disaster announcement in USDA history. During a media … Continue reading
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Change in Disaster Process Provides Faster Service, Lower Interest Rates
Farmers and ranchers affected by natural disasters can now receive faster and less burdensome assistance from the U.S. Department Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today improvements to the Secretarial disaster designation process that will reduce wait time by 40 … Continue reading
FSA Programs Available for Beginning, Minority and Youth Farmers
As the presence of women in agriculture continues to increase, the Farm Service Agency is out in the field promoting programs designed to help them and other underrepresented producers. With women making up about 30 percent of all farm operators … Continue reading
Congress Approves Phased Retirement; Federal Pensions Left Alone
Congress approved a bill that will allow federal employees to ease their way into retirement by working part-time with prorated salaries and annuities. The phased retirement plan allows experienced workers to transfer their skill and knowledge to younger workers. The … Continue reading
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Crops Could Suffer as Heat Wave Spreads
As most of the country suffers from an early heat wave, corn and soybean crops in the upper Midwest may be in for a scorching this week. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said the historic heat that hit the Midwest is … Continue reading
Report: 2012 Brings Largest Corn Crop Planted Since 1937
Farmers planted more acres of corn this year than in the past 75 years, according to a report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. More than 96 million acres of corn have been planted in 2012, making this … Continue reading
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Summer Season Brings Array of Administrative Changes to FSA
FSA is undergoing several administrative changes that will take effect in July. As of July 8, FSA Administrator Bruce Nelson will resume his position as state executive director in his home state of Montana after more than a year in … Continue reading
Young Producers Slowly Taking Over Ag Industry
The trend of older farmers retiring from the farm with no younger farmers to replace them is becoming a thing of the past. Younger, inexperienced producers with a passion for agriculture are jumping into farming with little experience but a … Continue reading
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Senate Bill Lacks Pay Increase for Federal Workers
A spending bill approved last week by the U.S. Senate does not include a pay raise for federal employees. The Senate Appropriations subcommittee completed the fiscal 2013 Financial Services and General Government spending bill — which is typically used to … Continue reading
Nomination Period Opens Today for 2012 County Committee Elections
The nomination period for the 2012 county committee elections opens today, June 15. This time allows farmers and ranchers to select themselves or others as candidates to sit on the local county committee and help make important agricultural decisions. Members … Continue reading
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