Farewell, FSA Andy
After nearly 24 years and 1,200 installments, the local USDA Farm Service Agency authors of Farm and Dairy's "Ask FSA Andy" column are saying adieu.
FSA program assists with farm real estate transfers
The Farm Service Agency has a new Land Contract Guarantee loan program to assist with the transfers of farm real estate. This has been a pilot program in six states for the past three years.
Ask FSA Andy about filing your AD-1026 form
Changes mandated through the 2014 Farm Bill require producers to have a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026) on file.
FSA Andy says May is deadline to apply for MALs and LDPs
Hello Again,Is it spring or summer? The beautiful, warm and relatively dry weather lately has really confused me! It is only the beginning of...
Beginning farmers can get loans through USDA’s Farm Service Agency.
Ohio's Farm Service Agency made 72 direct annual operating loans and 40 term operating loans to beginning farmers. Ohio FSA also made 13 direct annual operating loans, 20 direct term operating loans, and 38 youth loans to socially disadvantaged applicants.
Report acreage and file notice of loss with FSA
Call your local FSA office to report acreage and report loss.
Food chemist Lloyd Hall changed the industry
Hello again!The other day my wife asked me to retrieve some canned goods from the basement cupboard and I was reminded of the many...
How to manage your CRP grass
Mowing of CRP cover, not to exceed 20 percent of the total CRP acres in a field, is permitted.
Follow conservation plans carefully
Hello Again,Did you find in your younger years that you would act first then ask questions later? How long did it take you to...
Key planting dates to remember
Planting progress continues across Ohio, and key dates are drawing near.
