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Nominees Sought for USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee. Members of the committee advise the Agriculture Secretary on matters affecting new farmers and ranchers and consider goals and objectives necessary to implement recommendations. … Continue reading
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Scientist Collaborate on Ways to Stop Destructive Stink Bug
Researchers are finding ways to stop the devastating forces of the brown marmorated stink bug. Listed as the top invasive insect of interest by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the stink bug has been detected in 38 states and caused … Continue reading
Less Than a Week Left to Receive Ag Outlook Forum Early Registration Discount
A little over a week remains for participants to receive the early registration discount for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum. The forum — held Feb. 21-22 in Arlington, Va. — will feature 25 sessions with more than 85 speakers discussing issues related to risk … Continue reading
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USDA Names 597 Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to a history-making, ongoing drought. “As drought persists, USDA will continue to partner with producers to see them through longer-term recovery, while taking … Continue reading
U.S. Farmers Give the Gift that Keeps Giving By Participating in 2012 Census
The end of December is typically marked by people returning holiday gifts that don’t fit or aren’t quite right. But this year, farmers and ranchers across the country can give themselves a gift that won’t be returned and will keep … Continue reading
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Researchers Find Way to Control Stable Flies
USDA Scientists have found a way to control stable flies that cost the U.S. cattle industry billions of dollars each year. By using a single application of cyromazine — which interferes with molting and proper development of an insect’s external … Continue reading
Vilsack Applauds Passage of Farm Bill But Expects More
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement following the passage of the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, also known as the farm bill. “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for … Continue reading
USDA Drought Response Provided $200 Million in Forage to Producers
About $200 million in forage was produced for farmers and ranchers who faced shortages this year during one of the worst droughts in history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By opening up 2.8 million acres of conservation land … Continue reading
