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WASHINGTON, (NSAC) – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that over 110 agricultural producers from 43 states will receive nearly $16.8 million in grants from the 2012 round of the Value-Added Producer Grants program.  The Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program awards competitive grants that facilitate the creation and development of value-added, producer-owned businesses.  Individual...
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Photo by Steven Long WASHINGTON, (NSAC) – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will very shortly begin the 2013 enrollment process for farmers and ranchers who want to participate in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).  Over 12 million acres of farm and ranch land will be enrolled this year.  Producers compete to get into...
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LOS ANGELES, (WFLF) -  A $2 billion budget cut to the USDA prompts slaughter plant inspector furloughs within days of discovering USDA  intentions to approve horse slaughter inspections inside the US.  Secretary Vilsack told the House Ag committee that due to the federal sequester each USDA inspector will likely be furloughed 11 to 12...
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USDA Makes Permanent Interim Rules on CEM Testing WASHINGTON, (American Horse Council) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made final its interim rule on importing certain horses from countries affected by Contagious Equine Metritis.  These rules were previously adopted as interim rules in 20122 but then held in abeyance to allow the...
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AHC Urges Horse Community to Take Part in USDA Agricultural Census WASHINGTON, (AHC) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to conduct its 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture. Horses will be included in the Census.  Every five years, USDA conducts an agriculture census to determine the number of U.S. farms and ranches...
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USDA Adopts Animal Disease Traceability Program Introduction WASHINGTON, (American Horse Council) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instituted its Animal Disease Traceability Program (ADTP) to improve its ability to trace livestock, including horses, in the event of a disease outbreak.  The new system applies to all livestock moving interstate. Under the new...
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WASHINGTON, (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to conduct its 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture. Horses will be included in the Census.  Every five years, USDA conducts an agriculture census to determine the number of U.S. farms and ranches and gather vital information about U.S agriculture, including the horse community.  ...
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ATLANTA, (JRPR) – Interagro Lusitanos are known for their prowess in the dressage arena, and the tradition continues as 7-year-old Baluarte Interagro has been awarded the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Award declared by the North American Lusitano Breeders Association.  The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced the final year end standings on October 15, and Baluarte...
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Wallis Will Also Speak This Weekend to the Pro-Slaughter Association of State Horse Councils Group in Denver HOUSTON, (Horseback) – A trade association spearheaded by Wyoming Rep. Sue Wallis (R), has issued an invitation to an organizational meeting in the “Kansas City area” that will be top secret according to a document sent to...
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Greetings!, As the United States representative on the initial board of directors for the newly formed International Equine Business Association, and the chairman, I have just sent the following letter, background information, and petition to the United States Department of Agriculture. Please take the time to write a letter of your own.  Feel free...
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