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Snow Storms Bring Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Areas
Farmers in the Great Plains are welcoming the barrage of snowstorms blanketing the area. Although livestock may be stressed, the moisture is bringing relief to one of the worst droughts in U.S. history. Rain and snow left up to 18 … Continue reading
Wyoming Couple Travels 430 Miles to Deliver Hay to Struggling Farmers
A Wyoming couple has jump-started their big rig and hit the road in an effort to provide hay to farmers affected by the drought. Nearly three to four times a week, the couple travels 430 miles from Rozet, Wyo., to … Continue reading
USDA Names 597 Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to a history-making, ongoing drought. “As drought persists, USDA will continue to partner with producers to see them through longer-term recovery, while taking … Continue reading
USDA Drought Response Provided $200 Million in Forage to Producers
About $200 million in forage was produced for farmers and ranchers who faced shortages this year during one of the worst droughts in history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By opening up 2.8 million acres of conservation land … Continue reading
From Futile to Fertile: Midwest Farmers, Federal Partners Address Drought
The 2012 drought dried up more than just crops. For many U.S. farmers, it also dried up savings, material resources, and perhaps saddest of all, hope. “The drought of course impacted our crop yields tremendously,” said veteran Ohio dairy farmer … Continue reading
Farm Income Expected to Decline But Remain Second Highest in History
U.S. farm income is expected to decline by nearly $4 billion from its all-time high in 2011, yet that number is still the second highest on record since the 1970’s, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s forecast is heartening. … Continue reading
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A Tennessee Talker…
By Murray Dale Watts and Kent Politsch, FSA Public Affairs Farmers and ranchers have plenty on their minds following a rollercoaster year that included historic levels of drought, extraordinary grain prices and an iffy harvest season without a Farm Bill … Continue reading
Drought Assistance Improves 1 Million Acres of U.S. Farmland
More than 1 million acres of farmland across the United States has rebounded from drought as nearly 2,000 producers took advantage of conservation funding by the USDA Natural Conservation Service. “This tremendous response reflects the severity of this year’s drought … Continue reading
SURE Program Sign-Up Opens Today
Producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters during the 2011 crop year can sign up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program beginning today, Oct. 22. The SURE program is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing … Continue reading
