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A Diverse Farm With Deep Ties to the Community
By Diane Ley, FSA State Executive Director, Hawaii and Pacific Basin Sahatthaya “Nui” Mizel and her son, Kit Kalajakawan have turned a few acres of land into a growing enterprise. Nui and Kit migrated from Thailand to Hawaii in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Agriculture, farm loans, farmers, FSA
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NASS to Provide Partial Milk Production Estimates
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will provide partial estimates of U.S. milk production through the end of fiscal year 2013. Milk production is one element of the monthly Milk Production report that NASS suspended last month to meet sequestration … Continue reading
Senator Introduces Legislation to Reform Milk Pricing
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation that would overhaul the milk pricing system. Based on the bill, USDA would need to conduct public hearings on reforming the milk pricing system and present a final proposal to Congress. Should it … Continue reading
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Tagged dairy, farm income, farmers, FSA
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U.S.Farmers to Plant Record-High Corn, Soybeans in 2013
Determined to make up for a crop that was adversely affected by historic drought last year, U.S. farmers intend to plant a record-high combined 174.4 million acres of corn and soybeans in 2013, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by … Continue reading
More Young People Hear Calling to Rural America
More young people are leaving the city and moving to rural America to become farmers, and more agencies are making it easier for them to do it. As the age of farmers creeps up, more organizations, such as farm bureaus … Continue reading
StrikeForce Provides Farmers an Opportunities for Growth
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Tagged Agriculture, beginning farmers, farmers, FSA, StrikeForce, USDA, Vilsack
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Today is Last Day for Hispanic, Women Producers to File a Claim
Today is the last day for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by USDA in past decades to file a claim in order to receive a cash payment or loan forgiveness. The claims process is a voluntary … Continue reading
USDA to Cut $152 Million from Direct Payment Programs
About $152 million will be cut from several FSA programs, affecting nearly 350,000 farmers. According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the cuts come from the direct-payment subsidy and affect producers participating in the Milk Income Loss Program (MILC), the Supplemental … Continue reading
One Week Remains for Hispanic, Women Producers to File a Claim
Only one week remains for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by USDA in past decades to file a claim in order to receive a cash payment or loan forgiveness. The claims process is a voluntary alternative … Continue reading
Thank a Farmer and Rancher During National Ag Day
With National Agriculture Day quickly approaching, the USDA Farm Service Agency would like to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who honor the land, put in long hours and weather economic and natural uncertainties to feed billions of people worldwide. Our … Continue reading
