Farm Compliance

Process to Resolve Discrimination Claims of Hispanic and Women Farmers

Written by USDA
Wednesday, 02 March 2011
Washington, DC - As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General Tony West today announced the establishment of a process to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm loans.
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Purdue Webinar to Provide Insights into USDA Plantings Report

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 24 February 2011
West Lafayette, Indiana - Two Purdue University agricultural economists will help farmers make sense of an annual U.S. Department of Agriculture spring planting intentions report in a free webinar.
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Grant Applications to Bring Improved Educational and Health Care Services Invited

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Washington, DC - The USDA is accepting applications for telecommunications grants to provide access to education, training and healthcare resources in rural areas. Funding is authorized through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program.
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's Statement on Record Forecast for U.S. Farm Exports

Written by USDA
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding today's quarterly forecast for U.S. agricultural exports, which are expected to reach a record $135.5 billion in fiscal year 2011:
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On-Farm Renewable Energy Production Shows Tremendous Growth

Written by Green Liver
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Washington, DC - The number of solar panels, wind turbines and methane digesters on America's farms and ranches has increased significantly over the past decade and there are now 8,569 operations producing their own renewable energy, according to the results of the 2009 On-Farm Renewable Energy Production Survey released today.
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