Category Archives: Regional Posts

Record Harvests Bring Out the Best in FSA’s Grain Storage Oversight

Posted on March 11, 2015 by tanya brown

While providing grain farmers with loans and safety-net programs is an important function at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the agency’s role in protecting the nation’s food supply does not stop when farmers deliver their harvest to the market. … Continue reading →

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Panther Spotted at Idaho School Purrrmoting Healthy Eating

Posted on March 15, 2011 by tanya brown

Story by Joseph Claverie, California FSA Photos by Candy Moore, Idaho FSA This month the Farm Service Agency showcased its versatile talent as Idaho FSA State Director Dick Rush entertained students at Owyhee Harbor Elementary school by climbing into a blue panther … Continue reading →

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FSA Has Timely Presence at Cattlemen’s Convention

Posted on February 7, 2011 by tanya brown

 Nearly 6,000 producers and cattle industry representatives attended the 2011 National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention in Denver. Colo. to glean the most up-to-date information pertaining to the complex industry that is livestock production. By Brenda Carlson, regional public affairs specialist, … Continue reading →

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Death of 200 Cows a Mystery to Wisconsin Officials

Posted on January 18, 2011 by tanya brown

Officials in Wisconsin are investigating the death of 200 cows found on a Portage County farm. The owner of the cows said he was working with a local veterinarian who suspects that bovine rhinotracheitis or bovine virus diarrhea could have … Continue reading →

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Japanese Officials Take GIS Lesson from Oregon FSA

Posted on January 14, 2011 by tanya brown

Oregon FSA members welcomed Japanese visitors who came to learn about the Geographical Information Systems. From l to r: Kent Willett, FSA GIS specialist; Hiroaki Shima, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan; Lynn Voigt, FSA Oregon state executive … Continue reading →

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Alabama Landowner Grows Produce in Winter, Models Conservation Practices

Posted on January 10, 2011 by tanya brown

On a recent December day, Earl and Clarisse Snell, of Skipperville, Ala., proudly showed off the summer squash and tomatoes they were still growing at the start of winter thanks to the seasonal high tunnel they built earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Indiana FSA Employee Retires After 45 Years of Service

Posted on January 6, 2011 by tanya brown

For 45 years Jay Gould served local farmers and ranchers. Last month, the 71-year-old retired from the Decatur, Ind., Farm Service Agency, where he helped service more than 1,600 producers in the area. For Gould, it was part of his … Continue reading →

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Texas FSA Brings Holiday Cheer to Six Needy Families

Posted on December 21, 2010 by tanya brown

Texas FSA state office employees sponsored six families from Snook, TX. Food, toys and clothing were donated to make the holidays better for these families.   The Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) shared their holiday spirit by making Christmas special … Continue reading →

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FSA Loan + Youthful Persistence = Dream Realized

Posted on December 8, 2010 by tanya brown

Jonnalee Henderson is proof that great things do come in small packages. In her short 28 years, Jonnalee has achieved great success. From serving as an officer with the Future Farmers of America at the California state and national levels, … Continue reading →

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KY FSA Donates More Than 7,100 Pounds of Food to Local Pantry

Posted on December 6, 2010 by tanya brown

 Grayson County FSA staff delivered more than 7,100 tons of food to those in need. Pictured from l to r: James Thomason, Molly Terry, Barbara Meredith, Sandra Childress and Meghan Edwards.   More than 7,100 pounds of non-perishable food was collected … Continue reading →

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