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End Rows for Feb. 5, 2013 (02/07/13)
Enbridge pipeline If the Enbridge pipeline is going to go through your CRP ground, please contact the FSA office administering the contract as soon as possible. There is some action required on your part if you want to continue that area in the CRP contract...

End Rows for Jan. 29, 2013 (01/31/13)
DCP/ACRE sign-up starts February 19 FSA will begin sign-up for DCP and ACRE for the 2013 crops on February 19, 2013. The DCP sign-up period will end on Aug. 2, 2013; the ACRE election period will end on June 3, 2013. The 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012, except that all eligible participants in 2013 may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year...

End Rows for Jan. 22, 2013 (01/21/13)
USDA finalizes new microloan program Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000...

Pipeline through CRP (12/19/12)
CRP participants who have been contacted by Enbridge Pipeline about laying a pipeline through your CRP ground should contact the FSA office administering the CRP contract. Because the participant is responsible for restoring any CRP cover that is disturbed during the construction, it is important that you keep us informed...

End Rows for Oct. 16 (10/18/12)
New crop reporting deadlines for 2013 pasture and wheat All producers are reminded that the acreage reporting date for fall seeded crops has changed, beginning with the crop planted for 2013 harvest. The new acreage reporting deadline for biennial and perennial forage crops is Nov. 15, 2012...

End Rows for Sept. 18, 2012 (09/18/12)
ECP Deadline The deadline to apply for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in Saline County is September 28. ECP provides cost-share assistance to livestock producers whose water source has been severely impacted by drought. To be considered, landowners must submit a signed application by Friday September 28...

New initiative available under continuous CRP (08/23/12)
The Farm Service Agency is accepting offers for a new initiative under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The Highly Erodible Land (HEL) Initiative will accept offers of land with an erosion rate of at least 20 tons per acre per year...

End Rows for June 5 (06/06/12)
The 2012 enrollment deadline for the Direct & Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program was June 1. However those who have not yet enrolled for 2012 may do so during the late-filing period which is available now through August 1...

(Untitled) (06/06/12)
DCP & ACRE enrollment The 2012 enrollment deadline for the Direct & Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program was June 1. However those who have not yet enrolled for 2012 may do so during the late-filing period which is available now through August 1...

End Rows for May 1 (04/30/12)
Local adminstrative area (LAA)) 2 nominees needed It's that time of year again to nominate a candidate for a position on the County Committee. In Saline County, this year's election will be held in LAA 2 which includes Grand Pass, Marshall, and Miami Townships...

End Rows for Jan. 31 (02/02/12)
DCP/ACRE sign-up is underway The DCP/ACRE sign-up is underway in county FSA offices. Saline County producers can call (660) 886-7447 ext 2for an appointment. The deadline for the sign up period is June 1, 2012. Even though 2012 is the final year of the current farm bill, producers can still elect to enroll their farm in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program...

EQIP Program Has Multiple Initiatives (01/10/12)
Over the years, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) has evolved into a program with several different emphasis areas. As of 2012, there are 5 different "Initiatives" under which the program funds conservation incentive payments. They are the Organic, On Farm Energy, Seasonal High Tunnels, Air Quality and Regular Initiatives. ...

GovDelivery AND eALerts (01/03/12)
FSA offices are moving toward a paperless operation with a new operation called GovDelivery. Producers now have the option to receive the county newsletter electronically via e-mail instead of receiving a hard copy in the mail. Producers can subscribe to receive electronic newsletters by going to www.fsa.usda.gov/subscribe...

End Rows for Dec. 27 (12/27/11)
By STEVEN H. WOODEN District Conservationist There are some dates to remember if you are currently participating in or want to participate in one or more of the programs administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS is currently accepting applications for the General, High Tunnel, Organic Farming, On Farm Energy and Air Quality Initiatives of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP). ...

End Rows for Dec. 20 (12/20/11)
Supplemental revenue assistance program (SURE) The sign-up for 2010 losses started on Nov. 14, 2011 and runs through June 1, 2012. The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) provides benefits for farm revenue losses due to natural disasters that incurred in the crop year 2010...

End Rows for Dec. 13 (12/13/11)
We are proud to announce that Loyd French of Marshall has been elected to represent LAA 1 on the Saline County Committee for the next three years starting January 1. Loyd is a 4th generation farmer, farming 680 acres near Hardeman with his dad, Brownie French...

End Rows for Dec. 6 (12/06/11)
2010 SURE Sign-up has begun, SURE is the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program that provides assistance to producers who have suffered an overall revenue loss due to disaster conditions. To be eligible, participants must have: --Had crop insurance or NAP coverage on all economically significant crops in their operation...

FSA asks producers to vote in county committee election (11/30/11)
There is just one week left to vote in the Saline County Committee election. Ballots have been mailed to eligible voters and completed ballots must be returned, either by mail or in person, to the FSA office by December 5, 2011. Local Administrative Area 1 is up for election this year in Saline County, and includes Arrow Rock, Cambridge, Clay and Salt Fork Townships...

End Rows for Nov. 15 (11/14/11)
The sign-up for 2010 losses began Nov. 14, 2011, and will end June 1, 2012. The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) provides benefits for farm revenue losses due to natural disasters that occurred in the crop year 2010. SURE is available to eligible producers on:...

End Rows for Nov. 8 (11/08/11)
2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) enrollment will begin January 23, 2012, and will end June 1, 2012. This is later than usual -- FSA offices will be implementing the SURE program for 2010 crop. Here are some IMPORTANT REMINDERS: All producers planting on DCP base acres must be identified on the DCP/ACRE contract and receive a proportionate share of DCP/ACRE payment for the farm...

End Rows for Nov. 8 (11/08/11)
2012 DCP/ACRE sign-up

End Rows for Nov. 1 (10/31/11)
County committee elections Watch your mailbox for the official county office committee election ballot starting early next month. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters in Local Administrative Area 1 in Saline County starting November 4, 2011. LAA 1 includes Arrow Rock, Cambridge, Clay and Salt Fork Townships...

End Rows for Oct. 25 (10/24/11)
FSA will accept applications for 2010 crop losses from November 14, 2011 through June 1, 2012. Supplemental Revenue Assistance (SURE) Program provides assistance to producers who have suffered an overall revenue loss due to disaster conditions. Why are we just now looking at losses for 2010 crop?...

End Rows for Oct 18 (10/17/11)
TTPP sign-up deadline for 2012 payments Tobacco quota holders and producers not currently enrolled in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program (TTPP) have until close of business on Nov. 1, 2011, to sign up in order to receive a 2012 TTPP payment. The TTPP, also known as the "tobacco buy-out," provides payments to eligible tobacco quota holders and producers from 2005-2014...

Farm storage facility loans available (09/19/11)
The Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program allows producers of eligible commodities to obtain low-interest financing to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities. The maximum principal amount of a loan through FSFL is $500,000. Participants are required to provide a minimum down payment of 15 percent, with CCC providing a loan for the remaining 85 percent of the net cost of the eligible storage facility and permanent drying and handling equipment. ...

End Rows for Sept. 14 (09/16/11)
September interest rates Interest rates for loans approved in September are: 2012 Crop Marketing Assistance Loans (unchanged from August) --1.125% Farm Storage Facility Loans (down from August) --7-year -- 1.875% --10-year -- 2.500% --12-year -- 2.875 %...

Foreign landowner reporting requirements (08/29/11)
The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act requires all foreign owners of US agricultural land to report their holding to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Farm Service Agency administers this program for USDA.

End Rows for Aug. 23, 2011 (08/22/11)
Producers who want to purchase coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) need to apply soon. The sales closing date for many crops is in September. September 1 is the closing date for greens, value loss crops, and controlled environment crops...

End Rows for July 19, 2011 (07/20/11)
Marketing authorizations Producers with farm-stored grain under loan with Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) must repay the loan before the grain is removed from the bin. However, if the sale proceeds are needed to repay the loan, then producers can get a marketing authorization prior to moving the grain...

(Untitled) (07/20/11)
Marketing authorizations Producers with farm-stored grain under loan with Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) must repay the loan before the grain is removed from the bin. However, if the sale proceeds are needed to repay the loan, then producers can get a marketing authorization prior to moving the grain...

End Rows for July 12, 2011 (07/13/11)
SURE program for 2009 crop year The Supplemental Revenue Assistance (SURE) Program provides assistance to producers who have suffered an overall revenue loss due to disaster conditions. Because the calculations are based on the national average market price, applications cannot be processed until the end of the crop marketing year...

Notice to Hispanic or women farmers and ranchers (07/05/11)
Notice to hispanic or women farmers and ranchers If you believe that the United States Department of Agriculture improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic or because you are female, you may be able to apply for compensation...

End Rows for June 28, 2011 (06/29/11)
Report small grains by June 30 June 30th is the deadline to report wheat and other small grains. Those with crop insurance will need to report to their agents by July 15th. FSA's reporting deadline for all other crops is July 31. Because July 31st falls on a Sunday this year, the deadline is extended to the next business day, or August 1...

End Rows for June 21, 2011 (06/22/11)
When changes in farm ownership or operation take place, a farm reconstitution is necessary. The reconstitution -- or recon -- is the process of combining or dividing farms or tracts of land based on the farming operation. Remember, to be effective for the current year, recons must be requested by August 1...

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