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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for March
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for March 2013. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, which is unchanged from February 2013, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year … Continue reading
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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
Latest Edition of MIDAS Press Focuses on Final Stages and Training Efforts
MIDAS is in the final testing stages for the farm records deployment and soon will start scheduling training for super users, state trainers and end users, according to the latest issue of MIDAS Press. The 2013 winter edition highlights the … Continue reading
Ag Outlook Forum Jumps Off on Positive Note
The Agricultural Outlook Forum kicked off on a positive note today as USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber told attendees that despite the historic drought, the agriculture economy is very strong. Producers saw a record high in net cash income last … Continue reading
Sign-Up for ACRE, DCP Opens Today
The sign-up period for the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) opens today, Feb. 19. Changes to this year’s program allow producers to choose to enroll in either program. Originally, producers who … Continue reading
Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Workshop Set for Feb. 21
The University of Wisconsin Extension with support from the Farm Service Agency and the USDA Risk Management Agency will sponsor Women in Agriculture conference this month. The event — held Feb. 21 in Solon Springs, Wisc. — will provide a … Continue reading
Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments Continued for 2013
The marketing assistance loan (MAL) and loan deficiency payment (LDP) provisions have been extended for the 2013 crop year. MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, rice, feed grains, soybeans and other oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, cotton, … Continue reading
Civil Rights Deputy Retires After 41 Years
Doris S. Rudolph, deputy director for FSA Office of Civil Rights retired last week after 41 years of service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several friends, family members and coworkers celebrated her work with a farewell party at the … Continue reading
Access to Land, Capital Biggest Obstacle for Beginning Farmers
Clay Blackburn is a 25-year-old Missouri farmer who works several part-time jobs to keep his cow/calf operation growing. He currently leases 200 acres of land until he can build enough capital to buy. “It’s tough for a young person to … Continue reading
Dairy Producers to Receive MILC Payments Soon; New AGI Forms Required
Dairy farmers enrolled in the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program soon will be receiving payments for the September 2012 marketings. Payments will be issued beginning Feb. 5; however, producers must complete a new Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) form … Continue reading
