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USDA: Less corn, beans, spuds in N.D. than forecast

With the harvest complete ahead of the typical schedule, North Dakota farmers took in less corn, soybeans and potatoes this fall than government officials estimated a month ago, according to a report released Wednesday.

By Stephen J. Lee , November 09, 2011

USDA: Durum, spring wheat output even lower

Fallout from flooding cuts grain production
Earlier estimates had pegged the crop at its lowest levels since Eisenhower was president. The new numbers are even lower.

By Stephen J. Lee , November 09, 2011

Report: Kansas corn crop even smaller than expected

WICHITA, Kan. — A new government forecast says the size of the Kansas corn crop is even smaller than had been expected just a month ago.

November 09, 2011

South Dakota corn, soybean estimates drop slightly

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Estimates of South Dakota's corn and soybean crops have each fallen 3 percent over the month.

November 09, 2011

Minnesota crop estimates show declines from 2010

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The latest production and yield estimates for Minnesota's major crops are showing declines from last year's record harvests.

November 09, 2011

USDA lowers ND soybean, corn estimates

FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lowered its estimates of North Dakota soybean and corn production.

November 09, 2011

USDA, Justice Department will continue to collaborate on next steps for proposed GIPSA rule

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will continue to advise the Agriculture Department on the USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s rewrite of the rule governing the Packers and Stockyards Act, outgoing Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney said July 12.

By Jerry Hagstrom , July 18, 2011

Fed ag officials huddle to look at 'disastrous' N.D. crop losses

It was an emergency meeting because of the record damage that may be hitting the state’s crops, what officials said in a news release “may be a disastrous year for farmers and ranchers in the state.”

By Stephen J. Lee , June 27, 2011

US corn reserves hit lowest level in 15 years

US corn reserves hit lowest level in 15 years ST. LOUIS — U.S. reserves of corn have hit their lowest level in more than 15 years, reflecting tighter supplies that will lead to higher food prices in 2011. Increasing demand for corn from the ethanol industry is a major reason for the decline.

By Christopher Leonard , February 09, 2011

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Senate approves $4.6B for black farmers, Indians

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved almost $4.6 billion to settle long-standing claims brought by American Indians and black farmers against the government.

By Mary Clare Jalonick , November 19, 2010

USDA plan could partially lift sugar beet ban

USDA plan could partially lift sugar beet ban DES MOINES, Iowa — Federal agriculture officials have released a plan to let farmers plant genetically modified sugar beets while a lawsuit over them is resolved, but farmers fear a partial lifting of a court-ordered ban won’t come in time for next year’s crop.

By Michael J. Crumb , November 10, 2010

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Ag Secretary Vilsack a big draw at Big Iron

Ag Secretary Vilsack a big draw at Big Iron Chances are U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack doesn’t need convincing that farm issues are important to the nation at large. The crowd that came to see him speak at the Big Iron Farm Show Tuesday probably doesn’t, either.

By Marino Eccher , September 15, 2010

Cropland values, cash rents higher in 2010

WILLMAR — Following a modest decline in 2009, Minnesota cropland values moved higher again in 2010. Meanwhile, average cash rental rates for Minnesota cropland continued their uninterrupted and steady upward climb.

By Wes Nelson, FSA executive director , September 11, 2010

USDA provides assistance to catfish and asparagus producers

Linda Hennen, state excecutive director for United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Minnesota, announced that catfish and asparagus producers will have until September 23 to apply for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program for Farmers.

September 08, 2010

88 percent of U.S. farms considered small family farms

WILLMAR — Despite the fact that large-scale farming operations now produce the bulk of our nation’s agricultural products, a recent study found that a vast majority of the farms in the United States are owned by what the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as small family farming operations.

By Wes Nelson, Farm Service Agency executive director , August 28, 2010

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