USDA
Happy birthday, USDA
On May 15, 1862 -- soon after the Union's bloody victory at the horrific Battle of Shiloh -- President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation creating the the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Today, USDA ...
Posted on 5/15/12 at 2:37 PM
Pawlenty seeks farmer aid
Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the federal government to provide low-interest loans to farmers in six northern Minnesota counties affected by wet weather in 2008 and 2009. Pawlenty sent a letter asking U.S. ...
Posted on 9/15/09 at 10:56 AM
Stevens County included in agriculture disaster designation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated agriculture disaster areas for several Minnesota counties, including Stevens County, impacted by multiple natural disasters in the 2011 crop year.By Minnesota Congressional Delegation , November 07, 2011
Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Elections
November 05, 2011
USDA Outlines SURE Eligibility Requirements for 2011
September 16, 2011
A honey of a research project
By Sue Dieter , August 28, 2011
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
June 14, 2011
USDA Announces May Deadline for Biomass Crop Assistance Program Proposals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced proposals for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program must be submitted to the applicable state office by close of business, May 27, 2011.April 26, 2011
Roundup Ready beet issue remains unclear
By Mikkel Pates , March 27, 2011
USDA Recognizes Work of Farmers and Ranchers on National Ag Day
March 16, 2011
Cargill AgHorizons to expand Alberta operations
March 03, 2011
WRP/RIM sign-up period begins March 1
Beginning March 1, the USDA and the State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) will begin taking applications to enroll land into the Wetlands Reserve Program/Reinvest in Minnesota conservation easement program.February 21, 2011
Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers Affected by Ice, Cold and Heavy Snow
SDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Jonathan Coppess has issued a reminder to livestock producers throughout the Plains states and the Midwest that FSA programs may be available to assist them. Many are dealing with harsh winter weather, which is causing serious harm to livestock and forage due to heavy snow, ice and extremely cold temperatures.February 07, 2011
USDA Introduces an Online Tool to Assist Beginning and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Department has established an online tool that can link retiring farmers who have expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts with beginning farmers or ranchers who are interested in bringing the land into production.December 13, 2010
USDA hosting biofuels forum in Morris
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a biofuels forum on Thursday at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris.September 23, 2010
Ag Secretary Vilsack a big draw at Big Iron
By Marino Eccher , September 15, 2010
Peterson opponent: U.S. on collision with bankruptcy
August 03, 2010
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
