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News of Interest
Agricultural Education to be Showcased in Washington, D.C. Public School on National Ag Day
By Ellen Thompson | National Teach Ag This year, when agricultural leaders from all across the nation converge on Washington D.C. for National Ag Day, a group of agricultural education students and teachers will have a very special mission. Six … [Read More...]
USDA Offers Mobile Access and More Efficient Online Tools for Farmers and Ranchers
By USDA WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012—Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse announced today a package of technology enhancements from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that include Web access for handheld and … [Read More...]
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Funding To Create Jobs and Strengthen the Economic Foundation of Rural America
By USDA CHICAGO, February 3, 2012 - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced that USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant … [Read More...]
Know Your Farmer Know Your Food in Action in Florida
By Ellen Boukari | USDA Florida Rural Development Last week, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited Fifth Generation Farms fresh market in Lake City, Fla., a farm family owned market selling local meats and produce. When Fifth … [Read More...]
Obama Administration Announces Pilot Program to Help Rural Borrowers Refinance Mortgages, Get Lower Interest Rates
By USDA WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a pilot program to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages to reduce their monthly payments. This … [Read More...]
USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for February 2012
By USDA WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for February 2012. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for February 2012 is 0.125 percent, unchanged from … [Read More...]
Medicare Advantage premiums down 7 percent on average, enrollment up 10 percent
By CMS Press Office Medicare Advantage premiums have fallen by 7 percent on average and enrollment has risen by about 10 percent since this time last year, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. The enrollment numbers confirm projections … [Read More...]
USDA Announces CRP General Sign-up
By Kent Politsch | USDA WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012—Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve … [Read More...]
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