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Unusual Increase in the Sheep and Lamb Inventory
A new USDA report on the sheep and lamb inventory shows something that hasn’t happened in a long time. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance Is Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that today, January 30, is the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance is Friday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through December 2014 is this Friday, January 30. Local Farm Service Agency county offices can provide additional information on the types of records producers will need to apply for assistance. To learn more, visit disaster.fsa.usda.gov.
Livestock Forage Program Signup Deadline Coming Up
Livestock producers eligible for help through the Livestock Forage Program have just a few days remaining to make an appointment to sign up with their local Farm Service Agency office. Download Audio
New Steps Announced to Reduce Methane Emissions
Last week the White House announced new steps to reduce methane emissions, but as Gary Crawford reports, those steps do not include agriculture. Download Audio
Livestock Producers Urged to Have Disaster Plans in Place
If you are a livestock producer, do you have plans for what you will do in a weather disaster, including plans to dispose of dead animals? Gary Crawford reports that one expert says most producers don’t have those plans. Download Audio
Goat Farming
Everett Griner talks about this rapid growing micro-farming enterprise in today’s Agri View. Download Audio
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America.
Lamb Jam
When you hear someone say “Lamb Jam”, you might think about a spread for your toast. But Cindy Zimmerman reports it’s nothing like that. Download Audio