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Its back to the bullet format this week. I give five bullets points that do not warrant a column on their own but together fill the cylinder quite well. Bullet One: Whenever I am in Thief River Fal...
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USDA approves flu vaccine for swine

WILLMAR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a conditional license to Pfizer Animal Health, of Lincoln, Neb., for a pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine to vaccinate pigs against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. This is the first pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine license issued by USDA.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , January 02, 2010

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Net farm income to decline sharply in 2009

WILLMAR — According to the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, net farm income in 2009 is expected to total $57 billion in 2009, down $30 billion or 34.5 percent from 2008.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , December 19, 2009

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Emergency assistance available for honey bee producers in area

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that producers may begin applying for benefits under the provisions of the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP).

December 16, 2009

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Sign-up under way for 2010 for two payment programs

WILLMAR — Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced that signup for the 2010 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment program and the Average Crop Revenue Election program is now under way at local Farm Service Agency offices. Sign-up will continue through June 1, 2010.

December 12, 2009

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Farm Briefs

Strategic animal ag conference is Jan. 14 and 15

December 12, 2009

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Genome of corn successfully sequenced in $29.5 million project

WILLMAR — Scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and their colleagues have successfully completed a four-year effort to sequence the genome of corn, also known and sometimes referred to as maize. This achievement represents the largest and most complex plant genome sequenced to date and became the cover story in a recent issue of the journal Science.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , December 05, 2009

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Contact your agent for delayed harvest as crop insurance coverage ends Dec. 10

WILLMAR — Extremely wet field conditions this fall resulted in many local farmers having to delay harvest activity. In some cases, farmers may have to wait until the ground freezes before all of their crop can be harvested using their normal harvest equipment.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , November 28, 2009

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Hall joins FSA Committee

Hall joins FSA Committee Killdeer-area rancher Todd Hall said he’s excited to represent farmers from western North Dakota.

November 28, 2009

Eight percent of U.S. farms enrolled in new revenue program

WILLMAR — According to data recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 8 percent of the total number of farms in the United States enrolled in the new Average Crop Revenue Election program in 2009. The farms enrolled represent nearly 13 percent of the nation’s total base acres.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , November 21, 2009

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2009 FSA election ballots mailed to all eligible voters

WILLMAR — Ballots for the 2009 Farm Service Agency county committee election were recently mailed to all eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices, either by mail or in person, is Dec. 7.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , November 14, 2009

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1.6 percent of U.S. agricultural land owned by foreigners

WILLMAR — A new publication released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the latest information regarding the amount of U.S. agricultural land that is owned by foreign persons.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , November 07, 2009

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USDA initiative aims to improve water quality in Mississippi River Basin

WILLMAR — Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced a new initiative that will help improve water quality and the overall health of the Mississippi River Basin.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , October 31, 2009

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Number of farmers markets up 13 percent in 2009 in U.S.

WILLMAR — According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of farmers markets in the United States is up more than 13 percent from a year ago. A recent update of USDA’s online Farmers Markets Directory now lists 5,274 markets nationwide, up from 4,685 reported in 2008.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , October 24, 2009

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Final 2009 payments being issued

WILLMAR — During October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will issue approximately $4 billion in final 2009 direct payments under the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , October 17, 2009

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FSA to issue $1.7B in CRP annual rental payments

WILLMAR — During October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will issue $1.7 billion in annual rental payments for 33.6 million acres of farmland enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , October 10, 2009

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