Farm Compliance

USDA: Ag Census Data Valuable; Grower, Input Crucial

Written by NCGA
Friday, 19 June 2009
Washington, DC - In a meeting with the National Corn Growers Association, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s statistics branch stressed the importance of good data in helping drive policy and funding decisions, and thanked growers for taking the time to provide important information.
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USDA Announces Recovery Act Fundsing to Improve Research Capacity at Laboratories

Written by Farm Compliance
Friday, 19 June 2009
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is distributing $176 million in Recovery Act funding to upgrade laboratory buildings and support facilities at research locations across the country. Not only will these projects further important research being conducted at USDA laboratories in 29 states, these funds will help revitalize local economies by creating jobs and supporting local businesses that supply needed construction products and services.
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Economic Recovery Projects for Wood-to-Energy Grants and Biomass Utilization Projects Announced

Written by USDA
Thursday, 11 June 2009
McClellan, California - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for Wood-To-Energy and biomass utilization. These 30 projects, funded at $57 million - $49 million for wood-to-energy grants and $8 million for biomass utilization - are located in 14 states, including California.
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Purdue Sorghum Researcher Wins World Food Prize

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 11 June 2009
West Lafayette, Indiana - Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University, on Thursday (June 11) was named the recipient of the World Food Prize for research leading to the increased production and availability of sorghum in his native Africa.
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Webinar to Offer ACRE Answers

Written by NCGA
Monday, 08 June 2009
Washington, DC - Does it make sense to enroll your farm in the Average Crop Revenue Election program for 2009? If you have more questions than answers, mark your calendar for a free “Ask the Experts” webinar session, 8-9 a.m. CDT Wednesday, July 1. The session is open to the public and is especially recommended for farmers, landlords and Farm Service Agency personnel looking to get added insight into the new farm safety net program.
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