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Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the federal government to provide low-interest loans to farmers in six northern Minnesota counties affected by wet weather in 2008 and 2009. Pawlenty sent a letter asking U.S. ...
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USDA home repair grants available

USDA Rural Development has grant funds available statewide for very-low income homeowners for home repair to correct or remove existing health, safety, sanitary and accessibility issues.

January 04, 2013

Expect changes in school lunch line this year

America’s students will see healthier and more nutritious foods in the cafeteria as they return to school this year, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon.

September 02, 2012

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USDA updates 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass' Web tool

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled an updated version of its Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass this week.

July 21, 2012

Home, sweet home, thanks to Habitat and USDA

Home, sweet home, thanks to Habitat and USDA When most people think of the USDA, only farms and meat inspection come to mind. Cassandra Braford of Alexandria is one of the few who knows there’s much more to this enterprise.

By Leah Stinson, Echo Press Intern , June 20, 2012

USDA designates seven counties in Minnesota as natural disaster areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated seven counties in Minnesota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by the combined effects of excessive rain, excessive heat, high winds, tornadoes and an early fall frost that occurred during the period of April 1, 2011 through September 15, 2011.

March 28, 2012

In effort to cut waste, USDA to close 259 offices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must be built to meet the evolving needs of a 21st century agricultural economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday in presenting USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service, a plan that helps producers continue to drive America’s economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs.

January 10, 2012

Farmers in Douglas County may qualify for disaster aid

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Minnesota as natural disaster areas due to the combine effects of excessive rain, excessive heat, high winds, tornadoes and an early fall frost that occurred during the period of April 1, 2011, through Sept. 15, 2011.

October 27, 2011

Lending limit increased for Farm Service Agency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) lending limit for guaranteed loans will be increased to $1,214,000, effective October 1, 2011.

By Staff Report , September 20, 2011

USDA home loans available to Douglas County residents

Rural Development offers a 502-direct subsidized home loan program that allows very-low and low income residents to buy their own home.

February 11, 2011

Farm Service Agency works to reduce fraud, abuse

Linda Hennen, executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Minnesota, used the release of a final rule that targets fraud and abuse of farm programs to join FSA Administrator Jonathan Coppess and state her commitment to accuracy.

By Staff Report , January 16, 2011

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Help available for farmers who suffered losses due to natural disasters

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program begins on Jan. 10, 2011.

By Staff Report , December 18, 2010

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Minnesota specialty crop producers and programs get boost from USDA

The State of Minnesota will get a share of $55 million dollars in 2010 Specialty Crop Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

By Staff Report , December 11, 2010

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Sign-up for disaster aid for soybean farmers closes December 9

Signup for the Crop Assistance Program (CAP) ends December 9, 2010.

By Staff Report , November 27, 2010

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USDA to issue conservation reserve payments to farmers, ranchers

This month, USDA will distribute approximately $100 million in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to Minnesota's farmers and ranchers.

By Staff Report , October 16, 2010

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Conservation loan program available locally

USDA Farm Service Agency Minnesota Executive Director Linda Hennen has announced the launch of a Conservation Loan (CL) program that will provide farm owners and farm-related business operators access to credit to implement conservation techniques that will conserve natural resources.

September 15, 2010

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