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-Ag Secretary Vilsack Statement on Strength of Rural Economy...
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08/31/2010 -
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to two USDA reports that show the strength of the overall rural economy and growth in agricultural exports:“Today’s reports are encouraging news. They show that while American agriculture has struggled t... read more>>>
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-USDA Issues Final Rule on Amendments to Federal Milk Orders
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04/25/2010 -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today issued a final rule amending the producer-handler definition in all Federal milk marketing orders. Producers in all Federal milk marketing orders approved the amendments in referenda held in March 2010.
This rule amends the producer handler definiti... read more>>>
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-USDA Extends Sign-Up for Emergency Assistance to Eligible Producers of Livestock, Honeybees...
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04/21/2010 -
USDA announced today that it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. ELAP sign-up ended on Dec.10, 2009, for 2008 losses and on Feb. 1, 2010, for 2009 losses. Howeve... read more>>>
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-How producers can enhance profitability in chaotic times
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04/12/2010 -
During recent years, beef producers have repeatedly heard market analysts advise careful attention to risk management. The reason cited is market volatility. However, volatility also creates opportunity to improve profitability when savvy producers apply some time-tested business tools.At the 2010 C... read more>>>
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-Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Economic Opportunity...
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03/23/2010 -
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of broadband infrastructure projects to give rural residents in 8 states access to improved economic and educational opportunities. Funding for the projects is being provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"The br... read more>>>
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-Sen. Peterson makes plans for next farm bill
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03/21/2010 -
House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson recently outlined his plans to begin the process of writing the next farm bill as early as this spring during a meeting of livestock and commodity groups including the American Sheep Industry Association.
Peterson said he is serious about beginning the pr... read more>>>
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-Farm Income Shows Small Rebound
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03/07/2010 -
Economists often like to point out that we have two hands. “On the one hand,” they’ll say as they state a fact, and then they’ll introduce an alternative viewpoint with “on the other hand.” So it’s no surprise that many of the predictions in USDA’s rec... read more>>>
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-Ag Secretary Vilsack Outlines Strategy for Rural America
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03/06/2010 -
It’s important for the entire nation to understand and appreciate the condition and state of rural America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told more than 1,000 farmers attending the Commodity Classic this week in Anaheim, Calif. “We need America to understand why trade agreements are ... read more>>>
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-How Will Livestock Traceability Decision Affect Iowa?
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02/28/2010 -
The Obama administration last week announced it is killing a national livestock tracking program that never got off the ground. Widespread complaints by farmers and ranchers kept delaying the program, so the federal government now says state programs will have to keep track of cattle, hogs and poult... read more>>>
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-Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Assistance to Help Rural Businesses
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02/17/2010 -
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $144 million in loan guarantees to assist 54 rural businesses through funding made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding is authorized through USDA Rural Development's Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program.... read more>>>
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