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Archive for February, 2010
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
In the current uncertain times, North Dakota farmers found comfort in the numbers and quality of crops.
From late August through September southwestern North Dakota farmers have seen the perfect warm weather for harvesting. Many farmers considered it one of the best harvest in years.
Producers had not only nice yields, but nice poundage as well. Most yields are between 40 and 60 bushels per acre with wheat.
Canola in the region also had high numbers, with reports of 2,000 to 2,800 per acre.
Although winter wheat harvesting is over, farmers are now working on the spring crops.
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Tags: harvest, north dakota, usda
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
On Jan. 7, 2010 Colorado Governor Bill Ritter asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to declare several Colorado counties disaster areas.
The requests comes after many farmers were hit by freezing temperature Oct. 7- Oct. 11, 2009. Many farmers experience extensive crop losses.
Chaffee, EI Paso, Pueblo, Saguache, Teller, Custer, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, San Juan, Garfield and La Plata counties are eligible for low-rate farm loans from the USDA.
Those eligible should apply at their local Farm Service Agency.
It’s been a hard year for farmers in Colorado who have experienced a dry summer, flooding and freezing temperatures.
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Tags: colorado, FSA, usda
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman met with House and Senate agriculture committee leaders asking them to support a new aggressive trade agreement.
The trade agreement would export American goods to Colombia, Korea and Panama, bringing in $3 billion for the struggling agriculture industry.
“About 25 percent of the total volume of U.S. farm production is exported, and many U.S. commodities have a much higher dependence on trade,” Stallman said. “The positive impact of exports will be diminished as long as the United States is not moving forward with an agricultural trade agenda. The drop in U.S. agricultural exports from 2008 to 2009 is estimated to have cost roughly 160,000 American jobs in the production, processing and transportation sectors.”
Stallman also added that the agreement would help reach President Obama’s goal to double exports in the next five years.
Federal Reserve stated interest rates likely to rise. Refinance your farm loan before rates go up. Call a representative by dialing 866-929-5585 or visit us online.
Tags: american farm bureau, legislators, obama
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Part of the 2008 Farm Bill pushes for farmers and producers to conserve their land for future generations. There are a number of programs available through the National Resource Conservation Service as well as the USDA.
However, there are also private, nonprofit organizations working for the same cause. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy is one of the leaders in the Midwest for land preservation.
Currently the organization, formed in 2006 by eight local land trusts, has preserved 333 properties covering 21,402 acres of land. This protects these acres from being used for anything other than agricultural purposes.
Two land owners have added 217 acres to the Western Reserve Land Conservatory this month in Ohio. 74 acres were added from Newbury township and 43 acres from Huntsburg township. The conservation is always looking for new members or additions.
If you are interested in the National Resources Conservation Service click here. Or for more information on the Western Land Conservancy click here.
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Tags: Conservation, ohio, usda
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
In November Ohio voters passed Issue 2 which instates the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board (OLCSB). The OLCSB is working to create a set of standards for the treatment of livestock.
Currently the board is headed by producers (both produce and livestock), members of various farm organizations and the American Humane Society. However, the Humane Society is lobbying to have full control of decisions made by the board.
John C. Fisher, president of the Ohio Farm Bureau, said the lobbying is not a shock and that many expected the Humane Society to oppose.
“Ohioans are smart. They’ll see that HSUS’ latest tactic isn’t about reasonable animal care, it’s about power. Ohioans took control of the animal care issue, and HSUS doesn’t like it one bit,” Fisher said.
The OLCSB goes into effect this spring.
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Tags: Humane Society, John Fisher, ohio
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Arkansas has had its share of bad weather during the harvest. The USDA just announced Greene County is the primary disaster area in the state following cool late summer temperatures and excessive rainfall from Oct. 1-Dec. 8, 2009.
Producers in Clay, Craighead, Lawrence and Randolph counties are also eligible for crop damage assistance.
Those eligible have until Aug. 25, 2010 to apply for low-rate disaster loans. For more information visit your local Farm Service Agency.
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Tags: arkansas, disaster area, greene county
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
The Missouri Farm Service Agency has loans available for women and minorities who wish to start family-farms.
These low-rate loans are available to applicants who are U.S. citizens, have good credit and are unable to get credit through other lenders. Applicants must also have business or farming training and education as well.
Money can be used to purchase land, equipment and supplies to operate a small farm. For more information visit the FSA’s website.
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Tags: missouri, Socially Disadvantaged, usda
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Beef, dairy and marketing officials are working closely to develop a plan to appease every industry affected by the new Livestock Identification Program.
The program is designed to trace animal borne diseases to their origins. Many felt the program would be too costly and difficult to maintain.
In December the Livestock Marketing Association submitted the 12 Principle Program to Congress.
The plan is designed to cost producers the least amount of money possible. It also states that the tagging should be done based on a specie to specie basis and should operate at the speed of commerce. For more details on the program click here.
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Tags: Livestock ID, Livestock Identification Program, LIvestock Marketing Assocation
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Eight Wyoming counties have been named disaster areas by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Hot Springs, Washakie, Fremont, Johnson, Sheridon, Park, Big Horn and Teton counties are all eligible for low-rate loans from the USDA.
The counties experience below zero temperatures between Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, 2009 causing devastating crop loss. Beets, dry beans and alfalfa crops were the hardest hit.
Producers in the area must have crop insurance on the losses and cannot receive credit for the crops. Those interested have eight months to apply for loans. Click here for more information.
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Tags: crop assistance, disaster relief, usda, wyoming
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Producers and organization representatives spoke in front of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau asking for USDA assistance sooner than later.
2009 was not an easy year for many farmers with abnormally cold weather and frequent heavy rains. Many fear that if USDA disaster and crop assistance is not handed out soon many farmers will have to call it quits.
The hardest part is that banks are working with farmers now to set up loans for the next year, but many farmers have an uncertain future.
Producers and officials are asking that the bureau support and push for the new legislation proposed to the House in mid-November that would disperse payments sooner than the normal May date.
Arkansas as a whole is expected to need $309 million in crop assistance.
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Tags: arkansas, farm bureau, jefferson county
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