The USDA says there are fewer acres in production this year, even though commodity prices are up. Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson says the new USDA Acerage report shows […]
Planting Progress
While much of the fieldwork ahead of planting was completed, some of the area farmers are falling behind due to rainfall. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says corn […]
Cheeseburgers, hamburgers and hotdogs being grilled
Avoid Grilling Mistakes On Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Holiday is a great time for a cook-out. Whether it’s in your backyard or at a picnic ground, food safety is important. Meredith Carothers, with USDA’s Meat […]
New Livingston Co. FSA Executive Director – Raysha Tate
The new Livingston County FSA Executive Director, Raysha Tate, began her new duties this week. Tate says she is not new to the area, being raised just to the east. […]
Public Hearing Scheduled For Road and Bridge Truck
The Livingston County Commission will have a public hearing on the use of USDA Rural Development funds for the purchase of a pick-up truck for the Road and Bridge Crew. […]
Pesticide Collection Program Coming To Chillicothe
The Missouri Pesticide Collection Program will come to Chillicothe this summer. The program is designed to help protect human health and the environment by collecting and ensuring safe disposal of […]
CRP Sign-Up Is Open For Many Programs
A program designed to reduce erosion on marginal land was started in 1985. The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program or CRP is overseen by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The FSA […]
USDA Community Infrastructure Grants & Loans
The US Department of Agriculture announced investments totaling $1 Billion to improve community infrastructure in rural communities. The projects include loans, grants and a combination of both. The funding will […]
FSA: CRP Sign-Up Begins Soon
The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program or CRP began in 1985 in an effort to reduce erosion on marginal land. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency, who oversees the program, says the […]
USDA Says Food Prices Will Rise Slower
The cost to feed your family will continue to rise this year, but the USDA says the rise will not be as steep. Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist says a rise […]
