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Oyster Farmer Raises the Bar
Meet Perry Raso, a Rhode Island oyster and produce farmer who has worked with USDA to protect and expand his operation. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm: Oyster Farmer Raises the Bar Meet Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Perry’s interest in aquaculture began when …
APHIS eFile Launches July 23, 2019
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. May 8, 2019 Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing the July 23, 2019, pilot launch of our new online permitting system, APHIS eFile. APHIS will invite those that have …
USDA Announces March Income over Feed Cost Margin Triggers Third 2019 Dairy Safety Net Payment
You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/24388ec USDA Announces March Income over Feed Cost Margin Triggers Third 2019 Dairy Safety Net Payment 05/07/2019 05:20 PM EDT WASHINGTON, May …
Ask the Expert: A Pollinator Q&A with Karin Jokela
Karin Jokela answers a few questions about how farmers and ranchers can use USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program to help pollinators. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Ask the Expert: A Pollinator Q&A with Karin Jokela Ask the Expert is a new series launching on farmers.gov. In this Ask the Expert, Karin Jokela …
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NRCS Announces Changes to Strengthen Technical Input in Conservation Programs
USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. NRCS Announces Changes to Strengthen Technical Input in Conservation Programs NRCS is expanding the technical input in program development and technical services in program delivery. The 2018 Farm Bill made several changes expanding the membership on the State Technical Committee and …
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USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Producers’ Costs for Organic Certification
You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/2433099 USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Producers’ Costs for Organic Certification 05/06/2019 10:00 AM EDT WASHINGTON, May 3, 2019 – USDA’s …
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous Margin Protection Program for Dairy
You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/242bf1c USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous Margin Protection Program for Dairy 05/03/2019 05:00 PM EDT WASHINGTON, May …
Eastern Red Cedar, making it a friend instead of foe
Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana L.) has a love/hate relationship with most land owners and managers in the Great Plains region. The Manhattan, Kansas Plant Materials Center (KSPMC) is working with the Kansas State Forest Service (KSFS) to evaluate and optimize an alternative method of eastern red cedar seedling production. Taking advantage of cuttings from …
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Digging Deep for Cover Crop Solutions
This #FridaysOnTheFarm meet Cameron and Natalie Andelin, a farming couple working to build healthier soils across their operation. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm: Digging Deep for Cover Crop Solutions Meet Cameron and Natalie Andelin, a farming couple who chanced growing their operation amidst a sprawling urban environment on the outskirts …
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