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USDA Extends Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Discrimination Claims Deadline

Cole Shooter — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:36:22 +0000

The claims process offers a voluntary alternative to litigation for each Hispanic or female farmer and rancher who can prove that USDA denied his or her application for loan or loan servicing assistance for discriminatory reasons.

USDA Extends Census Deadline for Agriculture Producers

Cole Shooter — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:43:03 +0000

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services conducts the census every five years.

Have A Newborn or Toddler? It May Cost You

Allen Corbin — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:46:37 +0000

Do you have a child born in 2011? It will cost you a pretty penny according to the annual USDA report on child rearing.

Sysco Ground Beef Patties Sold to Restaurants in Texas, Washington, Colorado & Arizona Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination

Rob Snyder — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:02:37 +0000

The ground beef subject to the recall was sold to restaurants in Texas and three other states

All Texas Counties Receive USDA Disaster Declaration

Rob Snyder — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:22:06 +0000

The USDA has issued a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties due to this year's drought. 213 counties will qualify as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought, excessive heat, high winds, and wildfires.

FSA Offers Compensation for Livestock Lost in Wildfires

Julie Fisher — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:06:48 +0000

If you are an agricultural producer who has lost livestock and feed in the recent wildfires, you can apply for benefits through several programs provided by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Read more for details.