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Friday, January 30, 2004

USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN KANSAS, MICHIGAN, OREGON, SOUTH DAKOTA AND TENNESSEE AS AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREAS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 15:38

The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated counties in Kansas, Michigan, Oregon, South Dakota and Tennessee as primary agricultural disaster areas.

USDA ANNOUNCES PROVISIONS OF THE 2004 CROP BURLEY TOBACCO PROGRAM AND NO-NET-COST ASSESSMENTS
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 14:41

USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced provisions of the 2004 burley tobacco program.

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF JANUARY 27, 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 10:34

A report of commodity loan activity as of Jan. 27, 2004.

Thursday, January 29, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:29

The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

Wednesday, January 28, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 08:16

Prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice and the resulting marketing loan gain and loan deficiency payment rates applicable to the 2003 crop, which will become effective today at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Tuesday, January 27, 2004

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:30

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:26

The national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:25

Prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice and the resulting marketing loan gain and loan deficiency payment rates applicable to the 2003 crop, which will become effective today at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Friday, January 23, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF JANUARY 20, 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:17

A report of commodity loan activity as of Jan. 20, 2004.

Thursday, January 22, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:07

The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

Tuesday, January 20, 2004

SIGN-UP BEGINS TODAY FOR USDA MICHIGAN TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 14:52

Michigan tree owners who suffered tree losses due to fire blight can sign up for the $9.7 million Michigan Tree Assistance Program, from Jan. 20 through Feb. 20, 2004.

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:59

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

USDA ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY FLUE-CURED TOBACCO REFERENDUM RESULTS
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:55

Preliminary results from a mail referendum held Jan. 5-9, 2004, indicate that flue-cured tobacco growers voted to continue acreage-poundage marketing quotas for their crops for the 2004-2006 marketing years.

U.S. TOBACCO INDUSTRY TO BUY 194.6 MILLION POUNDS OF BURLEY TOBACCO DURING 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:53

U.S. cigarette manufacturers plan to purchase 194.6 million pounds (farm sales weight) of burley tobacco during crop year 2004.

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:53

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:43

Prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice and the resulting marketing loan gain and loan deficiency payment rates applicable to the 2003 crop, which will become effective today at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET).

Friday, January 16, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF JANUARY 13, 2004
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 12:26

A report of commodity loan activity as of Jan. 13, 2004, was issued today by FSA.

Thursday, January 15, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:13

The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the competitiveness payment program payment rate for ELS cotton.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:11

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS, IDAHO, NEW YORK, OREGON AND VIRGINIA AS AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREAS
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 13:12

USDA designated counties in Arkansas, Idaho, New York, Oregon and Virginia as primary agricultural disaster areas.

Tuesday, January 13, 2004

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 14:00

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:22

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 12:58

Prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice and the resulting marketing loan gain and loan deficiency payment rates applicable to the 2003 crop, which will become effective today at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET).

Monday, January 12, 2004

USDA GRANTS ASSISTANCE TO SHRIMP PRODUCERS IN ALABAMA UNDER TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:20

USDA has certified a petition for shrimp producers in Alabama under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers program. These producers are now eligible to apply for TAA benefits.

Friday, January 09, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:27

A report of commodity loan activity as of Dec. 31, 2003.

Thursday, January 08, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 14:53

The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

Tuesday, January 06, 2004

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 14:02

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced posted prices for wool, by region, and the national posted price for mohair.

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 14:01

USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the national posted prices for the four types of peanuts.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICES AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR RICE
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:59

Prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice and the resulting marketing loan gain and loan deficiency payment rates applicable to the 2003 crop, which will become effective today at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET).

Friday, January 02, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF DECEMBER 30, 2003
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 07:02

A report of commodity loan activity as of Dec. 30, 2003, was issued today by FSA.

USDA ANNOUNCES PREVAILING WORLD MARKET PRICE, LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT RATE, AND USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PAYMENT RATE FOR UPLAND COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 07:00

The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market price for upland cotton.

USDA ANNOUNCES COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LENDING RATES FOR JANUARY 2004
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 07:00

The interest rate for 1995 and prior crop year commodity loans disbursed by USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) during January 2004 is 1.375 percent.

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