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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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USDA accepting applications for $18M in value-added grants

WILLMAR — Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are encouraging farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. The application period for USDA’s Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grants closes Nov. 30.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , October 03, 2009

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USDA forecasts record soybean production, second-highest corn

WILLMAR — According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s September Crop Production Report, soybean production in the United States is expected to reach a record-high of 3.25 billion bushels in 2009, up 10 percent from last year.

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

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Net farm income expected to decline 38 percent in 2009

WILLMAR — According to the latest economic forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, net farm income is expected to total $54 billion in 2009, down $33.2 billion or 38 percent from the $87.2 billion estimate for 2008.

September 12, 2009

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USDA implements new storage loan provisions

WILLMAR — In accordance with the 2008 farm bill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is implementing new provisions that will allow producers of eligible commodities to obtain low-interest financing to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , August 29, 2009

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Minnesota cropland values decline, cash rents increase

WILLMAR — After years of steady increases, Minnesota cropland values declined in 2009. However, average cash rental rates for Minnesota cropland continue to increase.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , August 22, 2009

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Eligibility for Farmable Wetlands Program expanded

WILLMAR — In addition to reauthorizing the Farmable Wetlands Program through Sept. 30, 2012, the 2008 farm bill also expanded the amount of land that can qualify for the program.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , August 15, 2009

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USDA study analyzes impact of climate legislation

WILLMAR — While everyone seems to agree that the climate legislation being debated in Congress would have a big impact on agriculture, not everyone agrees whether it will help or hurt farmers.

By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , August 08, 2009

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Limited haying or grazing of CRP acres is allowed

WILLMAR — After several months of unusually dry weather and a smaller-than-expected second cutting of alfalfa hay, livestock producers should note the provisions that allow limited haying or grazing of land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program.

August 01, 2009

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