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USDA Sets 5 Percent Rule for Organic Residue Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded the amount of residue testing required for organic products. Based on a Nov. 9 Federal Register notice, the Agricultural Marketing Service that administers the organic program will require certifying agents to annually conduct … Continue reading
Milk Production Remains Steady Despite Drought, Loss of Cows
Dairymen may have lost several cows due to drought, high feed prices and heat, but milk production has remained steady, according to USDA’s latest dairy report. Released last week, the report showed milk production in the 23 major states averaged … Continue reading
One Week Left to Vote in County Committee Elections
Only one week remains in the 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections. Completed ballots must be returned by mail or in person to local USDA Service Centers by Dec. 3. Those who did not receive a ballot may pick … Continue reading
Only 2 Weeks Remain in County Committee Elections
Only two weeks are left in the 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections. Completed ballots must be returned by mail or in person to local USDA Service Centers by Dec. 3. Those who did not receive a ballot may … Continue reading
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County Committee Elections Begin Today
The 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections open today, Nov. 5, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. All eligible voters have one month to complete the ballot and return by mail or in person to local USDA … Continue reading
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Weathering the Superstorm
Superstorm Sandy is topping off a year of devastation for agricultural producers who continue to see some of the most horrific weather conditions in the history of this nation. Since touching land along the New Jersey coast on Monday, Sandy … Continue reading
Producers Urged to Keep Record of Losses Due to Hurricane Sandy
Farmers and ranchers are urged to keep accurate and thorough records of all losses due to Hurricane Sandy. Losses may include livestock deaths, expenses for feed, extraordinary costs because of lost supplies or increased transportation costs. Producers with damaged farmland … Continue reading
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for November
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for November 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, unchanged from October, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing … Continue reading
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Most FSA Offices Along the East Coast Remain Open, Operational After Sandy
Several Farm Service Agency county offices in areas where Superstorm Sandy hit have resumed operation while others remain closed as recovery efforts continue. All state offices are open and operational. Connecticut: All five service centers are open. Delaware: All offices … Continue reading
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Highlighting County Offices: Tuscaloosa/Pickens FSA
The Tuscaloosa/Pickens Farm Service Agency office is located in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the west central part of the state. The office serves more than 1,400 producers and 200 borrowers. Many agricultural enterprises exist in the counties including row cropping of … Continue reading
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