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08/12/2011 10:24 AM EDT
The USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers met with farmers and advocates in Memphis yesterday in what some are calling a historic event. The committee was formed to develop way to increase minority participation in department programs and services. Producers from across the country participated and offered public comments during the session. Members will advise Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on additional ways the Department can continue building an inclusive future with targeted outreach and assistance to minority and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Read more (Memphis Commercial Appeal).
08/12/2011 08:11 AM EDT
Based on the USDA crop report released yesterday, corn production is at 12.9 billion bushels, which is 556 million bushels down from the original forecast, but on par for the third largest corn crop in history. Yet, commodity prices are showing corn production having a hard time meeting demand. "I still remain confident," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "I think we will still be able to meet the need." (USDA Radio Newsline). Listen to more.
08/11/2011 04:24 PM EDT
U.S. farmers may produce the third largest corn crop in history, based on the latest USDA crop production report released today. Corn production is forecast at 12.9 billion bushels, up 4 percent from last year. Conditions as of Aug. 1 show corn yields are expected to average 153.0 bushels per acre, up 0.2 bushels from 2010. The summer heat and dry conditions across the country has hindered soybeans, cotton and all wheat production. Read the report.
08/11/2011 03:14 PM EDT
Tennessee State Committee member Milford Snodgrass died on Saturday Aug. 6, after a brief battle with cancer. Snodgrass — the only African-American committee member — owned and operated a 250 acre farm, growing corn and hay, and raising cattle. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, son Todd Goins, granddaughter Iva Lynn, daughter Tahlena Snodgrass and grandchildren Ethan, Joshua and McKelia, all of Tazewell, Tenn. His work and support for the USDA Farm Service Agency will be greatly missed. Read Obituary.
08/11/2011 02:03 PM EDT
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it has no intention on proposing new regulations governing the transport of agricultural products. The agency also released guidance for states to understand the exemptions that allow farmers to accomplish their work and transport products to market. "We have no intention of instituting onerous regulations on the hardworking farmers who feed our country and fuel our economy," said Secretary Ray LaHood. "Farmers deserve to know that reasonable, common sense exemptions will continue to be consistently available to agricultural operations across the country, and that's why we released this guidance." Learn more.
08/11/2011 12:42 PM EDT
Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse visited this week with North Dakota officials and producers to discuss and view the effects of prolonged periods of flooding in the state. Record-level river crests have submerged hundreds of acres of farmland, destroyed crops or prevented them from being planted. "Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven and I want the residents of North Dakota to know that we are here for them and we are providing all of the resources and programs available to help them get back on their feet after this devastating flood," said Scuse....
08/11/2011 10:16 AM EDT
Farm Service Agency Administrator Bruce Nelson traveled to Texas yesterday to tour areas of the southern parts of the state devastated by drought and wildfires. "Our top priority is to make sure that all farmers and ranchers know that we are here for them and that FSA provides programs to help them through one of the worst disasters in this state's history," said Nelson. Learn more.
08/11/2011 08:12 AM EDT
NY SED James Barber harvested a truckload of fresh produce from his family farm to help the Feds Feed Families campaign. When Mother Nature blessed New York State Executive Director James Barber's family farm with a bumper sweet corn crop this year, he did what the Barber Family has done for many years; he donated thousands of pounds of it to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Barber, his wife Cindy and family members operate the Barber Family Farm in the Schoharie Valley of Eastern New York. Once known as the "Breadbasket of America", George Washington relied on...
08/09/2011 05:03 PM EDT
Members of USDA's Minority Farmer Advisory Committee will meet for the first time on Aug. 11-12 to discuss efforts to increase minority participation in department programs and services. The establishment of this committee builds upon existing cultural transformation initiatives underway and will help ensure fair and equal access to USDA services. Members will advise Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on additional ways the Department can continue building an inclusive future with targeted outreach and assistance to minority and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Learn more.
08/09/2011 11:21 AM EDT
Valman Cummins, FSA chief learning officer (left) presented the Gold Award to FSA Administrator Bruce Nelson for having the highest number of AgLearn course completions of any USDA agency. The Farm Service Agency was recently awarded the Gold Award for outstanding achievement from AgLearn for having the highest number of mission-related course completions of any agency within USDA. The award covers the period of Oct. 2010 to June 2011 and was determined by dividing the total number of completed courses by the number of employees in each agency. A total of 17,000 completions were logged. "This is an amazing feat...
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