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News and Events

Archived News Releases

 Thursday, March 31, 2005
USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the competitiveness payment program payment rate for ELS cotton.

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USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

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USDA FORMS PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND DIVERSE WORKFORCE
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced a partnership with the National Society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) to increase students� awareness about career opportunities at USDA.

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 Tuesday, March 29, 2005
USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT, OHIO, TEXAS AND UTAH AS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in Connecticut, Ohio and Texas as primary agricultural disaster areas.

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WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

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WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
The USDA�s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

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USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice.

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 Monday, March 28, 2005
USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS, OREGON AND TEXAS AS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Texas as primary agricultural disaster areas.

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 Friday, March 25, 2005
USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF MARCH 22, 2005
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Farm Service Agency today issued a report of commodity loan activity as of March 22, 2005.

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 Thursday, March 24, 2005
USDA ANNOUNCES DISPOSITION OF COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION TOBACCO INVENTORY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is releasing for purchase CCC-owned flue cured and burley tobacco.

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USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the competitiveness payment program payment rate for ELS cotton.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

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USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN NEVADA, TENNESSEE AND TEXAS AS AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREAS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated counties in Nevada, Tennessee and Texas as primary agricultural disaster areas.

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USDA ANNOUNCES 2005 RICE LOAN RATES BY CLASS
The Department of Agriculture�s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today the 2005 rice loan rates for farm-stored rice by class.

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 Tuesday, March 22, 2005
WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
The USDA�s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

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WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool and mohair.

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USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice.

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USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN TEXAS AND MAINE AS AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREAS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated counties in Texas and Maine as primary agricultural disaster areas.

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 Saturday, March 19, 2005
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - THE PLATTE-REPUBLICAN RESOURCES AREA CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - THE PLATTE-REPUBLICAN RESOURCES AREA CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

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USDA ANNOUNCES $158 MILLION CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IN NEBRASKA
HOLDREGE, Neb., March 19, 2005 � Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Floyd Gaibler today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Nebraska will launch a $158 million voluntary Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat in southern and western Nebraska.

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 Friday, March 18, 2005
USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF MARCH 15, 2005
USDA's commodity loan activity report as of March 15, 2005.

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 Thursday, March 17, 2005
USDA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL IMPORT QUOTA #17 FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced a special import quota for upland cotton.

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USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the competitiveness payment program payment rate for ELS cotton.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

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USDA RESEARCH MEASURES CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM'S IMPACTS ON CRITICAL BIRD POPULATIONS
USDA announces $367,000 in funding for research to examine the effects of USDA's Conservation Reserve Program.

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 Wednesday, March 16, 2005
USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS AND TEXAS AS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in Arkansas and Texas as primary agricultural disaster areas.

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 Tuesday, March 15, 2005
WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

Full Story


WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
The USDA�s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice.

Full Story


 Monday, March 14, 2005
USDA EXTENDS NDM DONATIONS TO FAITH-BASED & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the National Nonprofit Humanitarian Initiative (NNHI) to donate nonfat dry milk and its products to faith-based and community organizations for needy recipients through Sept. 30, 2005.

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JOHANNS ANNOUNCES SIGN-UP FOR LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AMERICAN INDIAN LIVESTOCK FEED PROGRAM
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced that eligible producers may sign up at their local USDA Service Center beginning March 14 for USDA's Livestock Assistance Program (LAP) and American Indian Livestock Feed Program (AILFP).

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USDA ANNOUNCES SIGN-UP FOR CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced that eligible producers may sign- up for the Crop Disaster Program (CDP) beginning March 14 at their local USDA Service Center.

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 Friday, March 11, 2005
USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE, MONTANA AND NEW YORK AS AGRICULTUREAL DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in Tennessee, Montana and New York as primary disaster agricultural areas.

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USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF MARCH 1, 2005
USDA's commodity loan activity report as of March 8, 2005.

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 Thursday, March 10, 2005
USDA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL IMPORT QUOTA #16 FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced a special import quota for upland cotton.

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USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the competitiveness payment program payment rate for ELS cotton.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

Full Story


USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN TEXAS AND WYOMING AS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in Texas and Wyoming as agricultural disaster areas.

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USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN NEW YORK AS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in New York as primary agricultural disaster areas.

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 Wednesday, March 09, 2005
USDA ANNOUNCES 2005-CROP LOAN RATES FOR SMALL CHICKPEAS, DRY PEAS AND LENTILS
USDA announces the 2005-crop loan rates for small chickpeas, dry peas, and lentils.

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 Tuesday, March 08, 2005
WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

Full Story


WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
The USDA�s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice.

Full Story


 Friday, March 04, 2005
USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF FEB. 28, 2005
USDA's commodity loan activity report as of Feb. 28, 2005.

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 Thursday, March 03, 2005
USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the competitiveness payment program payment rate for ELS cotton.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

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USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK AS AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREAS
USDA designates counties in California and New York as primary disaster areas.

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 Tuesday, March 01, 2005
WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

Full Story


WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
The USDA�s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice.

Full Story


USDA ANNOUNCES COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LENDING RATES FOR MARCH 2005
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2005.

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