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Google Hangout Highlights What the New Farm Bill Means to Farmers
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Livestock Producers Reminded to Sign Up for Disaster Assistance Programs by Oct. 1
Producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses must secure assistance by Sept. 30, 2014. After that date, anyone seeking assistance will suffer a 7.3 percent reduction in the amount of disaster relief they can receive. The Budget Control Act passed by Congress in 2011 requires USDA to implement reductions of 7.3 percent to the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) in the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, 2014; however, producers seeking LFP support who have scheduled appointments with their local FSA office before Oct. 1, even if the appointment occurs after Oct.1, will not see reductions in the amount of disaster relief they receive. USDA is encouraging producers to register or request an appointment or begin a Livestock Forage Disaster Program application with their county FSA office before Oct. 1, 2014, to lock in the current zero percent sequestration rate. Read more.
Agriculture Data Released for American Indian Reservations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the 2012 Census of Agriculture American Indian Reservations report that collects reservation-level data and covers 76 American Indian reservations in 16 states. The report contains a variety of statistics including the number and size of farms, farm tenure and organization type, market value of farm products sold, major crop and livestock items and farm economic characteristics and expenses. Read the 2012 Census report.
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Join USDA for a PrepareAthon Twitter Chat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (@USDA) will hold a Twitter chat on Monday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss ways individuals and communities can prepare for emergency situations. This month is National Preparedness Month and USDA is participating in PrepareAthon by listening to Twitter followers and sharing helpful tips to educate the local community on the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Join the chat using #NatlPrep.
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for August
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for September 2014. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, which is unchanged from August 2014, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans dispersed during September is 1.125, unchanged from last month. Interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans and discount rates for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program also are available. Read more.
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Citrus Trees: Move It AND Lose It
Soon, citrus producing states across America, including Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, will be full of fresh citrus. But gone are the days of sharing the fruit trees or seeds with friends and family out of state or even in the next county. It’s no longer as simple as packing it up and shipping it, or buying a citrus tree at a road side stand to bring home. You’ve heard the saying “move it or lose it?” When it comes to citrus trees, it’s “Move It AND Lose It.” When it comes to citrus trees, you risk losing America’s citrus altogether. Read more (USDA blog).
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Farmers Can Sign Up for New Dairy Protection Program Sept. 2; New Web Tool Helps Determine Coverage
Farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2. The voluntary program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the difference between the price of milk and feed costs falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. To help dairy farmers determine the level of coverage needed under the Margin Protection Program, USDA launched a new Web tool that allows farmers to quickly and easily combine unique operation data and other key variables to calculate their coverage needs based on price projections. Learn more or use the new Web tool.
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USDA Continues Commitment to Hurricane Sandy Victims
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its continued support to victims of Hurricane Sandy by providing up to $99 million in conservation funding to assist victims in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. The funds will be used to enroll 671 acres of hurricane-damaged property into permanent floodplain easements, which will help make communities more resilient to future flooding and storm surges. “More homeowners and communities that are still struggling from Hurricane Sandy will now find relief,” said Vilsack. “Restoring and protecting floodplain areas will also reduce the potential for future flooding impacts and improve wildlife habitat and long-term environmental stability.” Funding is provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Learn more.
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Farmers Given an Early Termination Option for CRP Contracts
Producers with acres under contract through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) who want to terminate their contract can do so before Jan. 30, 2015. The 2014 Farm Bill allows producers to apply for early contract termination if the contract has been in effect for at least five years and meets other eligibility criteria. Once a CRP contract termination request is approved, the decision cannot be reversed and the contract cannot be reinstated. For more information or to determine eligibility contact a local FSA office. Learn more about eligibility or find a local FSA office.
