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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
Hispanic and Women Farmers Claims Must be Postmarked by March 25
Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by USDA in past decades have until March 25, 2013, to file a claim in order to receive a cash payment or loan forgiveness. The claims process is a voluntary alternative … Continue reading
GPS Cows and Virtual Fences Become Future of Farming
Conventional fencing can be restrictive and not allow for flexibility most ranchers need. That is why one USDA researcher is aiming to do away with traditional fencing for an invisible, high-tech version. Dean M. Anderson wants to make the land … Continue reading
Net Farm Income to Break 40-Year Record
Net farm income is expected to rise to $128.2 billion this year, the highest since 1973, according to a report by USDA Economic Research Service. Based on the report, a return to trend yields would lead to record crop production … Continue reading
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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
USDA Pilot Program Supports New Population of Farmers in Midwest
A USDA-funded pilot program is helping a new segment of the farming population in the Midwest. An immigrant-training program launched in January, is supporting aspiring farmers in Nebraska and Missouri. Although immigrant-owned farm operations are not new in California and … Continue reading
Census Forms Still Being Accepted; Deadline Extended
The deadline to turn in the 2012 Agricultural Census has been extended to March 15 to ensure that all farms are counted. To date, more than 1.4 million forms have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. An additional … 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
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for February
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for February 2013. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, which is unchanged from January 2013, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year … Continue reading
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