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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
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
Homemade Cheese, New Business Plan Pulls TX Dairy Operation Out of Debt
Michael and Debbie Sams needed to save their dairy farm. Knee-deep in debt with nine mouths to feed, they needed more than just a few dollars to pay off suppliers. They needed a new business. In 1993, the Sams built … Continue reading
First Meeting of American Indian Council Provides Insight to USDA Officials
Combative and defensive. That’s the attitude Henry Porter Holder expected from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials last week during the inaugural meeting of the Council for American Indian Farmers and Ranchers. He left with a different perspective. “I was a … Continue reading
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Demand for Emergency Loans Expected to Be Low
Farm Service Agency officials don’t expect to see a lot of producers taking advantage of Emergency Farm Loans. Under the law, farmers cannot be compensated twice for crop losses and most producers carry crop insurance; however, livestock producers who suffered … Continue reading
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More Initiatives Offered as Additional Counties Named Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The Obama Administration is providing additional assistance to producers affected by the drought, as 172 more counties across in 15 states are added to the list of disaster areas due to drought and excessive heat. That brings the total number … Continue reading
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