Archive for October 2018
Assistance Available through NRCS for Ag Land Damaged by Hurricane Michael
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 26, 2018 — Florida farmers and ranchers who suffered damage to working lands and livestock mortality due to Hurricane Michael are encouraged to sign up for the…
Read MorePregnancy and Labor in Cows for Sale
Determining pregnancy in cattle has benefits and can be an effective management tool. The ability to determine pregnancy can allow you to make timely culling decisions and sell cows at…
Read MoreUSDA Assistance Available to Restore Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Florence
Assistance Request Deadline is Dec. 5, 2018 WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Carolina is accepting requests for…
Read MoreUSDA Provides 12 Hurricane-Hit Florida Counties with Additional SNAP Food Options
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2018 — As part of a continuing effort to provide relief from the effects of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that households in…
Read MoreUSDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2018 – Early bird registration is now open for the 95th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), the largest annual meeting of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).…
Read MoreOil: Six Major Themes to Watch Over the Next Few Years
Hot Foods Purchases Approved for SNAP Recipients in 23 Georgia Counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2018 — To provide relief from the impacts of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will allow participants in the USDA’s…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
WASHINGTON, October 24, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the first update since 2013 of the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (PDF, 340…
Read MoreSecretary Sonny Perdue Appoints New Members to USDA NAREEE Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 24, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 10 members to serve on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board.…
Read MoreEuro's Fate May Be In Italy's Hand
In the summer of 2012, newly installed European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi promised to “do whatever it takes” to prevent Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland from defaulting on…
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