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USDA Farm Storage Loans Available

Lexington, December 3, 2013 ---Kentucky USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John W. McCauley reminds farmers and ranchers that Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) are available through FSA.
Farm Storage Facility Loans are a great investment for producers who are at the mercy of commercial storage facilities," said McCauley. "Many facilities charge premium rates nationwide and sometimes availability is a concern when these facilities are at maximum capacity."

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FSA Advises Producers to Anticipate Payment Reductions Due to Mandated Sequester

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2013 ---USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs to plan accordingly in FY2014 for automatic spending reductions known as sequestration. The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) mandates that federal agencies implement automatic, annual reductions to discretionary and mandatory spending limits. For mandatory programs, the sequestration rate for FY2014 is 7.2%. Accordingly, FSA is implementing sequestration for the following programs:

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USDA Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Elections Beginning Monday, Nov. 4

Lexington, Nov. 6, 2013 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that the 2013 FSA County Committee Elections begin today, Nov. 4, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 2, 2013.

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4-H Horse and Livestock Volunteer Certification Workshop Offered

The 4-H Horse and Livestock Volunteer Certification Workshop scheduled for December 6-7, at General Butler State Resort Park. The registration deadline is November 10th, and lodging must be reserved by November 5th to guarantee the group rate.  Registration is limited to 60 volunteer leaders.  All 4-H Horse and Livestock Club leaders must be certified to lead these clubs.  Anyone with an interest in obtaining my information on certification, or registering for the workshop, please contact the Butler County Extension Service at 526-3767.
 

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Calving Ease and Disposition Important Aspects in Bull Selection

When deciding on a new bull for your cattle operation, remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Buying a bull that fits your needs and operation is very important and decisions will be different for every farm.

    Looking at all the traits for each bull you are considering and determining which one best fits your needs is the right approach. Using tools such as Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) will help in the decision-making process. Two traits often mentioned by Kentucky producers among the most important are calving ease and temperament.

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Butler County 4-H Teen Club to Meet October 15th

The Butler County 4-H Teen Club will meet on Tuesday, October 15th at the Butler County Extension Service at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 

    We will discuss many topics including: Washington DC trip, 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H Issues Conference, 4-H Teen Club Ski Retreat, 4-H Honor’s Program, and more.

For more information contact the Butler County Extension Office at 112 E GL Smith Street, Morgantown or call 526-3767.

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Join Us in Celebrating KEHA Week October 13-19

 The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education.  The organization was developed in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.  Across the state, County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences work closely with KEHA members and clubs to provide educational programming and coordinate community activities.

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Harvest Season Getting Slow Start

The 2013 Butler County Harvest Season is off to a slow start this year.  Farmers were delayed in planting their 2013 crops because of the very rainy spring.  The cool summer slowed down crop development and these two things are causing Butler County Farmers to start their harvest much later than normal.  Most years, corn harvest begins in late August or early September.  Many farmers will not begin this year until this week or early October.  The harvest will go on until nearly Thanksgiving unless we have very favorable weather.

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USDA’s Farm Service Agency Reminds Producers of Important September Deadlines for the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP)

Kentucky USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director SED John W. McCauley reminds producers of two important Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) deadlines this month.
Producers who have either not yet enrolled in DCP or have not yet signed their DCP contracts must do so by close of business Monday, Sept.16, 3013. Contracts filed after this date will be elevated from the county office to the state office and will require State Committee action.

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Loans for Socially Disadvantaged Persons

USDA Farm Service Agency reserves funds each year to make loans to socially disadvantaged applicants to buy and operate family-size farms. A socially disadvantaged farmer is one of a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of the group without regard to their individual qualities. For the purposes of this program, socially disadvantaged groups have been defined as women, Blacks or African Americans, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

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