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Nebraska FSA to Hold CRP Signup until June 14
Producers and landowners are urged to take action now in considering the environmental and financial benefits of CRP. The signup period is only 4 weeks. — Full Story »
 
ACRE, SURE, and Marketing Loan Deadlines Approaching for FSA Programs
State Executive Director John R. Whitaker of USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency reminds producers that some farm program deadlines are fast approaching. — Full Story »
 
2013 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program
"Signup [for ACRE] is underway and producers must elect and enroll their farms on or before June 3, 2013," said Farm Service Agency Director Dan Steinkruger.  — Full Story »
 
Producers in 38 States Including Nebraska Receive Funds to Support Advanced Biofuel Production
Since 2009, more than three billion gallons of advanced biofuel have been produced. — Full Story »
 
FSA Administrator Urges Producers to Enroll in DCP/ACRE
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia encouraged farmers and ranchers to enroll for the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program before the deadline.  — Full Story »
 
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Technical Assistance to Help Rural Businesses Grow
Grants also support “Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership” initiative.  — Full Story »
 
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up
Landowners and producers can now enroll in continuous Conservation Reserve Program with general sign-up to follow.  — Full Story »
 
FSA State Office Announces 45th General Sign-Up for the Conservation Reserve
John R. Whitaker, State Executive Director for USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that the Iowa FSA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up beginning May 20 and ending on June 14. — Full Story »
 
USDA Announces Four Iowa Counties as part of Presidential Major Disaster Designation
Iowa State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency, John R. Whitaker, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated four Iowa counties as part of a Presidential Major Disaster Designation. — Full Story »
 
Rainwater Basin Will Benefit from Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund Grants
Wetlands and wildlife in the Rainwater Basin will benefit from several recently announced Nebraska Environmental Trust grants, including three grants awarded to the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture. — Full Story »
 
USDA Announces Farm Payments Scheduled to Resume
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, are scheduled to resume today, May 8. This includes MILC, SURE, and NAP.  — Full Story »
 
USDA Announces Refined Sugar Re-Export Program Waivers
In light of large supplies of sugar on the U.S. market, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will take actions under the waiver authority of the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program.  — Full Story »
 
FSA Reminds CRP Participants of Primary Nesting Season Requirements
John R. Whitaker, State Executive Director for USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency reminds Conservation Reserve Program participants to schedule maintenance and management activities on CRP acres outside of the primary nesting season. — Full Story »
 
Deadline for Rural Energy for America Program Applications Extended
USDA Rural Development announces that an amendment to the Notice of Funding Availability for the Rural Energy for America Program was published May 8, 2013, in the Federal Register. — Full Story »
 
USDA Designates Costilla County in Colorado as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in New Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Costilla County in Colorado as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. — Full Story »
 
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Iowa as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in South Dakota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated two counties in Iowa as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought, with assistance to producers in contiguous counties in South Dakota. — Full Story »
 
USDA Designates 27 Counties in South Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 27 counties in South Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought, with assistance to producers in contiguous counties in Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming. — Full Story »
 
USDA Designates 4 Counties in Montana as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Wyoming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought, with assistance to three contiguous counties in Wyoming. — Full Story »
 
USDA Announces Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture
With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America. — Full Story »
 
USDA Announces New Rules to Fund Broadband Service in Unserved Rural Communities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced new rules to better target Community Connect broadband grants to areas where they are needed the most. — Full Story »
 
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