1. Agricultural Management Assistance Program, 70245-70256 [E8-27398]

Nov 20, 2008      Federal Register

This revision improves AMA consistency with related NRCS conservation programs. This revision aligns AMA with other NRCS-administered conservation programs. This revision aligns AMA with other NRCS conservation programs. more...

2. 'Spotty' rainfall leaves Rockingham dry

Nov 14, 2008      The Reidsville Review

Hudgins said April's precipitation was just 1.26 inches, well below its average. Losses vary by individual, depending on what stage a crop was at and when it received rain," Burnette said. Burnette said help is coming, he just does not know how much or when. For more information, farmers should contact the FSA office in their county. more...

3. Agweek Magazine Mikkel Pates column

Nov 19, 2008      Agweek

How much did the farmer buy in advance? How will insurance work Pointy-pencil lenders and agribusiness people are scratching their heads about just what will be the impact of the unharvested sugar beets, corn and soybeans, now anguishing in the muck. Surely Minn-Dak would like more beets to efficiently run its plant. more...