Posts With Keyword ‘USDA’

USDA Releases Crop & Weather Report

Posted: Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at 6:24 am

The USDA has released the crop and weather report for last week.

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Columbus Junction Circus Warning

Posted: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 6:23 am

A circus set to perform in Columbus Junction today is facing federal charges.

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Iowa State University Extension offers First Time Home Buyer Online Course

Posted: Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at 6:25 am

Iowa State University is offering an online course to help potential homebuyers in rural areas get the qualifications needed to receive a loan.

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Farm Program Deadlines

Posted: Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 6:25 am

USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency is reminding producers that the deadline for enrolling in certain programs is coming shortly.

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FSA Conservation Reserve Program Meeting Announced

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 6:24 am

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency, or FSA, has announced informational meetings for their Conservation Reserve Program. The Conservation Reserve Program allows landowners to sign up environmentally desirable land for continuous conservation practices.

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Fairfield NRCS Office to be Closed

Posted: Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 6:21 am

The USDA is proposing office closures all across the country to eliminate redundancies in service and reduce costs. The Fairfield Natural Resource Conservation office is one of 24 NRCS offices that will be closed across the country.

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Cooking and Energy Saving Tips

Posted: Thursday, November 24th, 2011 at 6:30 am

A list of tips has been prepared to keep energy costs down while preparing Thanksgiving meals.

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Conservation Reserve Program Signup Results Announced

Posted: Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 6:28 am

The latest sign up in the US Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program is benefiting Iowa.  

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Conservation Reserve Program Signup Period Announced

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:24 am

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the next general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which begins on March 14th. 

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Washington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 6:22 am

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding their monthly meeting next Thursday, December 2nd at 7:30 pm. Tentative agenda items include financial statements, bills for payment, cost share payments and conservation plans. The meeting will be held at the USDA office and is open to the public. For more information, contact the Washington Soil and Water Conservation District at 653-6654.

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