USDA
Peterson opponent: U.S. on collision with bankruptcy 
7th District challenger says U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson is part of the congressional leadership that is tilting politically left at a time when Americans are tired of liberal politics
August 03, 2010
Producers Reminded to File Annual Report of Acreage to Meet Farm Program Requirements
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Jonathan Coppess reminds producers to submit their annual report of acreage to their local FSA county office to meet FSA program eligibility requirements.
April 30, 2010
USDA to cut subsidies as insurers post big profits
The federal government wants to save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing spending on crop insurance after years of big profits by insurers, but the industry claims the reductions could hurt rural areas.
By Steve Karnowski , April 29, 2010
Ethanol TV spots take on big oil
The ethanol industry is fighting back against big oil by buying $2.5 million in national television advertising. See the ads at www.growthenergy.org
April 12, 2010
USDA Highlights Early Successes in Biomass Crop Assistance Program
Biomass Producers, Energy Facilities and Communities Benefit from Innovative USDA Program
April 06, 2010
USDA Announces IT Modernization of Farm Service Agency to Improve Delivery of Service to Producers Throughout the Country
Modern, Secure and Reliable Technology is Part of Secretary Vilsack's Departmental Transformation Initiatives
March 30, 2010
Johnston to direct WCROC operations
Former WCROC head Greg Cuomo to head Extension, all eight Minnesota research and outreach centers
January 20, 2010
USDA projects record corn yield
2009 corn production of 13.2 billion bushels would eclipse previous record set two years ago
January 12, 2010
West central region keeps majority of its CRP lands
More than 3.4 million acres across the country was pulled out of the Conservation Reserve Program when the contracts on those lands expired in September.
By Tom Cheverny , January 05, 2010
Farmers urged to Vote in County Committee Elections
Deadline to return ballots is Dec. 7
November 10, 2009
USDA Will Not Issue Final 2008-Crop Counter - Cyclical Payments for Peanuts, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA will not issue final 2008 counter-cyclical payments to farmers enrolled in the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program for peanuts, corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and oats because average commodity prices remain above levels that trigger these payments.
October 21, 2009
Pomeroy: Nutrition Lab funding secure
In February 2008, the Bush Administration announced that it would close the center, moving its research to two other facilities. But it has kept operating through an earmark. Now, the bill specifies that research dollars go to Grand Forks.
By Ryan Bakken , October 05, 2009
Judge overturns USDA ruling for genetic sugar beets
Red River Valley sugar beet growers are evaluating a federal judge’s decision that could overturn the approval of the popular Roundup Ready sugar beets.
By Mikkel Pates , September 26, 2009
Tax planning needed for farmers receiving crop insurance payments
With the probability of crop losses due to weather, farmers may be receiving crop insurance indemnity payments. Any crop insurance proceeds you receive need to be included as income on your tax r
By C. Robert Holcomb and Gary A. Hachfeld, University of Minnesota Extension , September 14, 2009
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