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Claim Period Opens for Hispanic, Women Producers Who Allege Past Discrimination
Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who feel they have been discriminated against by the USDA in past decades can file claims from Sept. 24, 2012 through March 25, 2013. The opening of this claims process is part of USDA’s … Continue reading
Series of Meetings Set to Address Drought Damage & Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a series of meetings across the country to outline available resources to help states recover from damages resulting from one of the worst droughts in history. “The impact of drought can be felt … Continue reading
USDA Conservation Agreement to Aid Colorado Rio Grande Basin; Producers Can Sign Up Soon
Farmers and ranchers in portions of Colorado soon will be able to sign up for a voluntary conservation program designed to preserve irrigation water and reduce ground water withdrawal from the Rio Grande Basin. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colorado … Continue reading
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Federal Health Insurance Premiums to Increase for 2013
More than 8 million people covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will see an increase in their health insurance premiums in 2013. According to an announcement by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the average premium will increase … Continue reading
USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States
Crop and livestock producers have additional help to reduce the impacts of drought and improve soil health and productivity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to aid producers in 22 states. The funds … Continue reading
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for September
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for September 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, down from 0.250 in August, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity … Continue reading
Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records
By Juan M. Garcia, Farm Service Agency Administrator The Farm Service Agency would like to remind livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for … Continue reading
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Cesar Chavez Interns Meet Granddaughter of School’s Namesake
By Latawnya Dia, public affairs specialist, Farm Service Agency Six rising seniors at the Cesar Chávez Public Charter School had the rare privilege of meeting the granddaughter of their school’s namesake. Christine Chávez , granddaughter of Cesar Chávez and a farm worker … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swans Released into CREP-Restored Wetland
Several trumpeter swans were given a new home with the help of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). A partnership between the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Society brought a signet and his four siblings to … Continue reading
Changes to Emergency Loans, Crop Insurance Provides More Help to Producers Affected by Drought
U.S. livestock and crop producers affected by the drought are receiving more help from the government. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will file special provisions with the federal crop insurance program to allow … Continue reading
