The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will measure sheep and goat inventories and wool and mohair production through a nationwide survey that will begin in Late […]
Electric Supplier Receives USDA Electric Loan
A supplier of electricity to area cooperatives is the recipient of an electric loan from the USDA. This is part of a $5.2 billion dollar package to build and improve […]
All I’ve Got Is A Frozen Turkey
Thanksgiving plans change, and you find YOU are cooking the turkey, but it’s still frozen and the meal is served is just a few hours! Thawing in the fridge takes […]
USDA Says DON’T Wash The Thanksgiving Turkey
As you prepare to cook your turkey for Thanksgiving, the USDA says you can skip the bath for the bird. Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline says […]
FSA County Committee Elections Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections. The ballots have been mailed to […]
NRCS Program Application Deadline Dates
The USDA is recommending registration for their Natural Resources Conservation Service programs. The program applications are available year-round, but many states – including Missouri – have upcoming ranking dates for […]
Area Organizations That Promote Economic Development Receive USDA Funding
Two organizations that assist with economic development in the area counties are recipients of USDA funding to support rural Missouri businesses. The USDA provided more than $1 million to a […]
USDA – Food Prices Continue To Rise
Despite earlier optimism that food prices would begin to fall slightly, the USDA ways prices continue to climb. Prices in the local grocery stores had generally risen about 2% before […]
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USDA Expects Larger Food Price Increases
Food prices, like the prices of so many things, rise each year. The US Department of Agriculture says on average the increase for most food is 2%. USDA Economist Carolyn […]
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Americans Use Too Much Salt
New Government Dietary Guidelines suggest limiting our salt intake. Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University extension nutrition expert says currently most of us consume too much salt. Proctor says the current […]
