From bread crumbs to riches
Joseph Lee invented a machine that would mechanize tearing, crumbling and grinding bread into crumbs. Using the crumbs eliminated a lot of waste.
Harvest season safety tips
Please read up on all the farm safety tips you can find before you get busy with harvest.
2014 farm bill changes for FSA Farm loans
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The 2014 Farm Bill made several modifications to the Farm Service Agency farm loan programs. These modifications were implemented as of February 7,...
Ask FSA Andy about the MicroLoans program
Farm loan program has been extended.
Ask FSA Andy about the final plant dates for crops this year
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April showers bring May flowers! And here we go again! Now that spring planting has slowly begun, many farmers are busy trying to...
Ask FSA Andy about new CRP Grasslands
USDA will offer a new Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands practice for small-scale livestock grazing operations. This opportunity will close Dec. 16.
Ask FSA Andy about FSA signature policy
Using the correct signature when doing business with FSA can save time and prevent a delay in program benefits.
Ask FSA Andy by FSA Andy about Walter Lincoln Hawkins
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The snow is piled high along the roadways and the ends of driveways as we have dug out after yet another of winter’s...
FSA accepting applications for rural youth loan program
The Farm Service Agency has a loan program to assist rural youth to establish and operate income producing agriculture projects. The youth loan program is connected to participation in 4-H or FFA.
Notify FSA before breaking ground
Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes.
