Tag Archives: Agriculture

Farm Sector’s Financial Health Dependent on Land

Posted on March 4, 2014 by tanya brown

Real estate assets play a major role in the farm sector’s financial health, according to an updated report from the USDA Economic Research Service. Real estate has accounted for the majority of the total value of farm sector assets and … Continue reading →

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USDA Reinstates Agricultural Estimates Programs

Posted on February 28, 2014 by tanya brown

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has reinstated several agricultural estimate programs previously suspended due to sequestration. The programs—which include All Catfish and Trout Reports, July Cattle Report, Potato Stocks Reports, Non-Citrus Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Forecasts and Estimates & Monthly … Continue reading →

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College Grad Uses Beginning Farmer Loan to Start Dairy

Posted on February 7, 2014 by tanya brown

After graduating from college, Jacob Shenk knew his family’s farm wasn’t large enough to support his return, so he worked on a neighbor’s farm for a few years. After that, he went out on his own. Shenk knew of a … Continue reading →

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Farmers Embrace Social Media With Felfies

Posted on February 4, 2014 by tanya brown

Taking a picture of one’s self, generally by cell phone or webcam and uploading it to social media is known as a “selfie.” The word has moved itself into the English vernacular so much so that the Oxford Dictionary named … Continue reading →

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USDA Grant Puts Agriculture Courses Online

Posted on December 19, 2013 by tanya brown

A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting agriculture courses online. Five public universities in Missouri are collaborating to start online courses that are specific to their strength and expertise. One facility will focus on beef production and … Continue reading →

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FSA Employee’s Artwork Takes Blue Ribbon in USDA’s 2013 Art and Agriculture Competition

Posted on November 26, 2013 by tanya brown

By Brenda Carlson, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Although many artists never in their lifetime realize their dream of having their artwork recognized and appreciated by the masses, this is not the case for Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) own Diane O’Neel.  … Continue reading →

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USDA Seeks Comments on Agricultural Coexistence

Posted on November 8, 2013 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on how the coexistence of all sectors of agricultural production can be strengthened. From traditionally produced crops, to organic, identity preserved and genetically engineered crops, … Continue reading →

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82-Year-Old Still Tills Land With Donkey

Posted on October 24, 2013 by tanya brown

Drive through Mars Bluff, S.C., and 82-year-old Clarence “Chubby” Jeffords may be out tilling his 20-acre farm the old fashioned way — with a donkey. Despite having two tractors, Chubby prefers hitching up a donkey he named Rabbit and putting … Continue reading →

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12-Year-Old Loan Recipient Becomes Grand Champion

Posted on October 18, 2013 by tanya brown

Coby Hudson is an ambitious pre-teen who understand the concept of farming. “Sometimes living on a farm means less sleep to make sure everything like chores, schoolwork and other stuff gets done, but it’s just a part of the life,” … Continue reading →

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Alabama Unveils Trailer that Drives Agriculture to the Masses

Posted on September 25, 2013 by tanya brown

Submitted by Vickie Lane, Public Relations/Outreach Specialist, Alabama FSA Agriculture is mobile in Alabama and it is bringing knowledge of the industry directly to the public. The “Ag in Action” trailer is the state’s first agricultural learning lab on wheels. … Continue reading →

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