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USDA Announces Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers who suffer Losses Due to Natural Disasters

December 20, 2010 // 0 Comments

2009 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Application Period Begins on January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack [...]

Guide to Obtaining Agricultural Loans (Business.com)

December 20, 2010 // 6 Comments

Here’s a step-by-step plan for finding the financing you need By Elaine Grant, Muddy Dog Media LLC EXCERPT: For almost anyone in the business of agriculture, the maze [...]

Ethanol lobby poised for another win (Politico)

December 19, 2010 // 0 Comments

By Darren Goode EXCERPT: The ethanol industry — which is being attacked from everyone from tea party backers to Al Gore — nonetheless may be poised to win another victory [...]

New House Agriculture Chair Wants Farm Bill Obama Will Sign

December 16, 2010 // 0 Comments

Rep. Lucas Spells Out Goals: Incoming House Ag Chairman Wants a Farm Bill President Obama Would Sign (DTN Progressive Farmer) by Chris Clayton EXCERPT: Incoming House [...]

Vilsack’s New Steps to Help Farmers Fight Climate Change

December 15, 2010 // 0 Comments

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Steps to Meet the Challenge of Climate Change CANCUN, Mexico, Dec. 9, 2010 – Calling it “one of the greatest threats [...]

Free Webinar: Fruit & Vegetable Specialty Crop Block Grants

December 14, 2010 // 0 Comments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a free webinar on Dec. 16, 2 p.m. ET, to discuss a grant opportunity offered by the USDA that would enhance the [...]

Webinar: Getting Loans for Small, Diverse Farms

December 12, 2010 // 0 Comments

National Good Food Network Webinar: THURSDAY, December 16; 3:30-4:45 PM ET Getting Banks to “Yes” with Small, Diverse Farms FREE! Reserve Your Space Now Not much [...]

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, Apply

December 8, 2010 // 1 Comment

Federal Organic Research Funds Available Proposals Due February 10, 2011 This week, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released the Request for [...]

Article: Panel proposes $10 billion cut in farm spending

December 7, 2010 // 0 Comments

by Philip Brasher (DesMoines Register) EXCERPT: A $10 billion cut in farm spending included in a deficit commission plan could be a taste of what’s to come for [...]

Funding Programs for Farmers & Researchers: Organic, Conservation

December 7, 2010 // 0 Comments

From the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) USDA Releases FY11 Request for Applications for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative NRCS Issues [...]