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Only 1 Week Left for Producers to Sign Up for ACRE
One week remains for producers to sign up for the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE). Changes to this year’s program allow producers to choose to enroll in either ACRE or the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP). Originally, producers … Continue reading
USDA to Survey Producers for Crop Production, Livestock Inventory
Farmers and ranchers can expect to receive survey forms from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) next month, as the agency gathers information about this season’s crop production, livestock inventory and grain in storage. The first two weeks of … Continue reading
Aging Farmers Force Families to Deal with Succession Planning
As the age of most farmers continues to climb, the number of younger farmers to replace them continues to decline, placing a strain on family-owned farms to decide what to do with the operation. Although most succession planning is done … Continue reading
USDA Seeks Nominations for Minority Farmers Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking for members to serve on the Minority Farmers Advisory Committee to provide direction to the Secretary on issue affecting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The committee considers strategies, policies, and programs that enhance … Continue reading
100-Year-Old Farmer Annie Faye Woodson Dies
The Farm Service Agency must report some sad news. We recently featured a story about 100-year-old but very active rancher Annie Faye Woodson. Annie died this week from a stroke. Her grandson notified our staff in Texas of her passing, … Continue reading
Still Farming at 92
Malachi Duncan has farmed for six decades. Now, at age 92, he’s ready to do more. “I was out on the tractor trying to locate a cow,” said Duncan, who farms 43-acres of his family’s land in Union, S.C. It’s … Continue reading
Help Available to Producers in Flood-Stricken Areas
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Study: Ag Boom Could Turn to Bust
Falling commodity prices, higher interest rates and a possible drop in farmland prices have economist concerned that farmers are next in line to go into major debt, which will spin the agriculture industry off of its economic boom and into … Continue reading
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USDA Announces New Initiatives to Boost Organic Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new initiatives this week to help organic producers. During a speech to the Organic Trade Association, Vilsack said federal crop insurance will increase coverage options for organic producers, including a contract price addendum and … Continue reading
Reminder: ACRE Sign-Up Deadline is June 3
A little over three weeks remain for producers to sign up for the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE). Changes to this year’s program allow producers to choose to enroll in either ACRE or the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program … Continue reading
