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Wednesday, June 30, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES IMPORTER ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FLUE-CURED TOBACCO
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:56

Announcement pf the assessment rate in effect July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005, on unmanufactured flue-cured tobacco imported for consumption. The assessment rate is 22.0460 cents per kilogram, or 10.0000 cents per pound, the same as for domestically-produced flue-cured tobacco.

Tuesday, June 29, 2004

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 14:30

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

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:47

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 13:45

USDA announces the 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, June 25, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF JUNE 22, 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:12

A report of commodity loan activity as of June 22, 2004.

USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN HAWAII, NEBRASKA AND TEXAS AS AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREAS
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:38

Designation of counties in Hawaii, Nebraska and Texas as primary agricultural disaster areas.

USDA ANNOUNCES PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR 2004-CROP PEANUTS
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:36

Individual loan rates for four types of peanuts, as required by the 2002 Farm Bill.

USDA TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUESTS TO BEGIN IN AUGUST
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 10:08

Groups of U.S. agricultural producers seeking assistance under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers program for fiscal year 2005 may submit their requests to the Foreign Agricultural Service starting August 16, 2004, through January 31, 2005.

CONNELLY NAMED ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR FARM PROGRAMS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 10:03

James R. Little, administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), announces the appointment of Steve A. Connelly as Assistant Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs

LITTLE NAMES TOM HOFELLER AS FARM SERVICE AGENCY ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 10:00

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator James Little appoints Tom Hofeller as FSA's Associate Administrator for Operations and Management.

Thursday, June 24, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:37

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 15:28

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

VENEMAN AUTHORIZES NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY GRAZING FOR DROUGHT RELIEF
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 14:20

Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today authorized emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres to provide relief for farmers and ranchers in qualifying areas suffering from this year’s extreme drought.

Tuesday, June 22, 2004

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 12:36

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 12:35

The 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 12:33

USDA announces the 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.

Monday, June 21, 2004

USDA DESIGNATES BROOKS COUNTY IN TEXAS AS A PRIMARY AGRICULTURE DISASTER AREA
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 12:11

USDA designates Brooks County,Texas as agricultural disaster area.

Friday, June 18, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF JUNE 15, 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 11:56

A report of commodity loan activity as of June 15, 2004.

Thursday, June 17, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:26

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 15:19

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

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

GEORGE ALDAYA SELECTED AS AMERICA MEDALS FINALIST FOR 2004 SERVICE
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 08:51

George Aldaya named as one of 28 national finalists for the 2004 Service to America Medals for his significant contribution to the nation in activities related to national security and international affairs, including defense, diplomacy, intelligence and trade.

Tuesday, June 15, 2004

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

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

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:35

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 13:34

USDA announces the 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.

Thursday, June 10, 2004

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

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 15:13

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

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF JUNE 8, 2004
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 13:32

A report of commodity loan activity as of June 8, 2004, was issued today by FSA.

Wednesday, June 09, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES MOHAIR POSTED PRICE WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICES FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 08:22

USDA announces the national posted price for mohair.

Tuesday, June 08, 2004

USDA POSTPONES ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MOHAIR POSTED PRICE UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004, DUE TO DELAY IN RECEIPT OF MARKET DATA
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 15:34

USDA announces posted prices for wool, by region. Mohair posted prices will be announced Wednesday, June 9, 2004.

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Latawnya Dia (202) 720-7962 at 13:20

The 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 13:18

USDA announces the 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, June 04, 2004

USDA REPORTS COMMODITY LOAN ACTIVITY AS OF MAY 31, 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 12:45

A report of commodity loan activity as of May 31, 2004.

Thursday, June 03, 2004

USDA ANNOUNCES PAYMENT RATES FOR COMPETITIVENESS PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE (ELS) COTTON
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 15:28

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 15:26

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

USDA PROVIDES STATES WITH $8 MILLION IN EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FUNDING
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 13:48

Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced that USDA has provided $8 million in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to 21 states.

Tuesday, June 01, 2004

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR PEANUTS
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 13:19

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

WEEKLY NATIONAL MARKET PRICE FOR WOOL AND MOHAIR
Posted by: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 12:24

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: Stevin Westcott (202) 720-4178 at 12:20

The Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the prevailing world market prices of milled and rough rice.

USDA ANNOUNCES COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LENDING RATES FOR JUNE 2004
Posted by: Jillene Johnson (202) 720-9733 at 07:24

Announcement of the June 2004 interest rates for marketing assistance loans, farm storage facility loans and sugar storage facility loans.

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