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US Department of Agriculture agencies explain the new farm bill provisions and their implementation. This site will change and grow as new material becomes available.
Don't be in a hurry to sign up for new Farm Program
Extension News Release
Farm Bill Summaries (pdf)
Short
six-page summary of the Farm Bill
More comprehensive
17-page summary of the Farm Bill
Extension plans educational meetings, develops website on Farm Bill
Extension News Release
USDA information on Direct Payments and Counter-Cyclical Payments; Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments
Crops
Base and Yield Update Option Analyzer
An interactive web site that will help you with your base acre and yield decisions.
Program Provisions, Guidelines, Decision Strategies, and Examples
University of Minnesota Extension Service information on the 2002 Farm Bill
For Base Acres and Payment Yields, from the University of Minnesota Extension Service
Analyze options when choosing Farm Program base acreage
Extension News Release (1st in a series)
Updating yields for new Farm Program requires production evidence
Extension News Release (2nd in a series)
U of M study looks at Farm Bill impact on cash rental rates
Extension News Release (3rd in a series)
U of M land rental decision software incorporates Farm Bill provisions
Extension News Release (4th in a series)
Good operator-landlord relationship can bring Farm Program benefits
Extension News Release (5th in a series)
Now is a good time for farmers, landowners to do Farm Program sign-up
Extension News Release (6th in a series)
Questions and Answers regarding the base acerage and payment yield decision.
The University of Minnesota Extension Service is sharing the best available information regarding implementaion of the new Farm Program.
Production Evidence Requirements for DCP Payment Yields (pdf)
Defines acceptable evidence for establishing yields for production that was sold, stored, fed, or grazed.
Target Prices, Loan Rates, Direct Payments, Maximum Counter-Cyclical Payments
USDA Announces 2002-Crop Counter-Cyclical Payment Rates
Sign-Up Period Begins Oct. 1, 2002 for crop wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, rice, oilseeds and peanuts. Counter-cyclical payments are made to eligible producers who participate in the 2002 direct and counter-cyclical program.
Minnesota FSA County Loan Rates for 2002
Comparison of 2002 and 2001 Loan Rates for Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat
Farm Program Decision Worksheet
University of Minnesota Extension Service
Base Acreage and Payment Yield Estimate Decisions
Commodity Provisions in the New Farm Bill
University of Minnesota Extension Service
Provides information on loan rates, direct payment rates, target prices, timing of payments, base acres, payment yield, payment calculations, payment limits, and a New Farm Bill Payment Example.Dairy
Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Talking Points
A summary of the MILC program from FSA.
Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program
USDA Information about MILC Program
Dairy Provisions in the New Farm Bill (pdf)
Marketing and Policy Briefing Paper from the University of Wisconsin-Extension -- Projected dairy payments and price impacts.
Other Commodities
USDA information on other commodities
Including wool and mohair, peanuts, sugar.
Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)
Farm Bill 2002 Conservation Provisions Overview
A brief description of the major conservation provisions in the Farm
Bill.
Detailed information from NRCS on Farm Bill 2002 conservation provisions.
Factsheets, questions and answers, and key points for each of the major
conservation provisions.
USDA information on the Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, Grassland Reserve, and more...
Title III. Agricultural Trade And Aid
USDA information on Agricultural Export Assistance Programs, Food Aid Program and U.S. Farm Bill and U.S. World Trade Organization Obligations
USDA information on Food Stamp Program, Commodity Distribution, Child Nutrition and Related Programs, and more...
USDA information on Farm Ownership Loans and more ...
USDA information
USDA information
USDA information on Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, and amendments to other laws
USDA information on federal procurement of biobased products, biorefinery development grants, biodiesel fuel education programs, energy audit and renewable energy development program, renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, and more ...
Title X. Miscellaneous Provisions
USDA information on Disaster Assistance
County Office Farm Bill Contacts
Contact the person listed for your county to find out if there is upcoming training, or to ask questions about the Farm Bill
Extension will provide educational information for Farm Bill decisions.
Extension News Release
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