May 17, 2013

Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up

The Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will begin May 20, 2013 and conclude June 14, 2013.

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ACRE Sign-Up Deadline is June 3

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminded producers to sign up for the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) before the deadline of June 3.

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May 10, 2013

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Farm Bill

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the availability of approximately $52 million in grant funds for fiscal year 2013, to solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.

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May 03, 2013

Information Collection on the Honey Industry

The National Agricultural Statistical Service will collect statistical information on the honey industry including the number of colonies, honey production, stocks, and prices.

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Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIR)

The National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) is requesting the authority to reinstate eight data collection instruments previously used by the Census Bureau.

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National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board requested nominations for the advisory board.

To view the notice for the meeting, click here.

To view the notice for nominations, click here.  

 

February 15, 2013

Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed a rule to amend the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan importer membership requirements to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

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February 07, 2013

Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed a rule that would allow foreign producers to submit names for appointment to the National Mango Board.

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