Katherine Johnson led African American efforts in space travel
The history behind the movie Hidden Figures — the story of Katherine G. Johnson, a brilliant African-American woman who worked at NASA.
Ask FSA Andy about farm storage loans
Having a grain bin available for delivery 24 hours a day, seven days a week saves time and helps a farming operation run more efficiently.
Farewell, FSA Andy
After nearly 24 years and 1,200 installments, the local USDA Farm Service Agency authors of Farm and Dairy's "Ask FSA Andy" column are saying adieu.
What you need to know about the Tree Assistance Program
Sign-up for the Tree Assistance Program continues.
Ask FSA Andy about corn silage
Corn silage is eligible for FSA's nine-month recourse loans. And the silo it is stored in would be eligible for FSA's farm storage facility loans.
FSA Andy: The USDA’s youth loan program can lend a hand (and some bucks)
Think you can't get a farm loan at age 16? Think again. USDA's Farm Service Agency can help.
How to manage risk for non-insurable crops
The Farm Service Agency's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can be an important risk- management tool for fruit and vegetable growers.
Ask FSA Andy before breaking new ground for production services
Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer's federal farm program benefits in jeopardy.
Ask FSA Andy about the direct and counter-cyclical payment program
Hello Again!
Once again the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program are being offered for the 2013...
Ask FSA Andy about acronyms
Even though I vowed almost 30 years ago when I first starting working here that I wouldn’t use acronyms, I find myself using all of them.
