Tag Archives: Agriculture

U.S. Farm Production Expenditures Top $367 Billion in 2013; Farm Real Estate Values Increase

Posted on August 8, 2014 by tanya brown

U.S. farmers spent $367.3 billion on agricultural production in 2013, a 2 percent increase from 2012, according to the Farm Production Expenditures report, released this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Per farm, the average … Continue reading →

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Producers Reminded to File Forms for Crop Insurance Premium Support

Posted on July 24, 2014 by tanya brown

Farmers are reminded that they must have a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026) on file at their local Farm Service Agency office in order to receive support on their premium payments for federal crop insurance. Producers … Continue reading →

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National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9

Posted on July 24, 2014 by tanya brown

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 3-9 as National Farmers Market Week. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate the thousands of farmers markets across the nation, honor the farmers that make them possible and celebrate the communities that host … Continue reading →

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New Web Resource Available to Beginning Farmers, Ranchers

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tanya brown

A new resource is available that provides a centralized, one-stop resource for beginning farmers and ranchers to explore USDA initiatives designed to help them succeed. The USDA New Farmers website provides information on how to increase access to land and … Continue reading →

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Funding Available to Turn Biomass Material to Energy

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications from energy facilities interested in receiving agricultural residues to generate clean energy. Beginning June 16, biomass conversion facilities can apply to receive residues from farmers and ranchers and use the materials … Continue reading →

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Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a Record High

Posted on June 4, 2014 by tanya brown

Agricultural exports are expected to reach a record high in fiscal year 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Based on the Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report, exports are expected to reach $149.5 billion, an estimated $6.9 billion … Continue reading →

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Ag Census State & County Profiles Available Now

Posted on June 4, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new 2012 Census of Agriculture profiles for all 50 states, Puerto Rico and more than 3,000 counties across the United States. The census — conducted every five years — is the only time the … Continue reading →

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Tell Your Story & Help the National Museum of American History Preserve Ag Heritage

Posted on May 30, 2014 by tanya brown

The Smithsonian needs your ag-related stories. The American History Museum is seeking out stories from farmers, ranchers, FFA and 4-H members as part of their agricultural heritage archive. Share your experiences or interview a relative about their experiences. Submit a … Continue reading →

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Net Farm Income Forecast to Fall in 2014

Posted on March 6, 2014 by tanya brown

The net farm income is forecast to be $95.8 billion in 2014, according to an updated report released this week by the USDA Economic Research Service. That’s down 26.6 percent from 2013’s forecast of $130.5 billion. If realized, it would … Continue reading →

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Funding Available to Help With Agricultural Water Challenges

Posted on March 5, 2014 by tanya brown

In an effort to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners mitigate the impacts of drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $6 million in grants available this year and up to $30 million over the next five years to … Continue reading →

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