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Education and outreach efforts are available for farmers in heirs' property situations to resolve issues through various resources and a USDA relending program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Senior Policy Advisor Conisha Hackett)
USDA's Heirs Property Relending Program continues to develop with the announcement of new intermediary lenders within the program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses some of the issues associated with heirs property as it pertains to farmer land ownership and participation in USDA farm safety net programs.
USDA is working to rectify problems with its new export sales reporting system, problems that emerged on its first day of use Thursday. (Gary Crawford)
Animal scientists are working to help cattle producers build herds that are less affected by heat stress. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Nicole Burdick Sanchez)
The Environmental Protection Agency Friday announced an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 blended fuels at gas pumps this summer. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
The latest USDA agricultural price index report has the numbers to prove that March was a pretty remarkable month for commodity prices. (Gary Crawford)
Representatives from wildlife organizations offer their thoughts on how programs within the conservation title of a new Farm Bill can meet landowner goals and improve habitat. (Rod Bain. Ryan Taylor of Ducks Unlimited. Melinda Cep of the National Audubon Society.)
New and modified practices are included for consideration of proposals being submitted for the Farm Service Agency's State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Scott Marlow)