USERNAME:
PASSWORD:

Posts Tagged ‘vilsack’

Newer Entries »

New Legislation Will Benefit Farmers

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said climate legislation will benefit farmers. Although no exact details are available, growers would be paid to offset greenhouse gas emissions.

Vilsack said the payments could be based on which emission allowances for greenhouse gases are sold or given away to utilities and other polluters.

Democrats are preparing bills that will place caps on emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases to address climate change.

Companies who exceed the limits need to obtain allowances or buy credits from elsewhere. For example companies can turn to farmers who have to cut carbon emissions by reducing tillage or capturing methane from livestock manure.

Vilsack told journalists that farmers need to benefit from the credit system “in a comprehensive and significant way. I think we have a lot to offer.”

Farm organizations are fighting to allow farmers to earn credits for measures they’ve taken before the law passed.

Looking for a farm loan? Contact Farm Plus today. Low rate farm loans are available. Call 866-929-5585 or visit online for more information about farm loans.

Tags: ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

Philbrook to be Named USDA Deputy Post

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to announce he chose Burnham John (Bud) Philbrook to work as the Agriculture deputy undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural service. He will head foreign affairs.

Philbrook has leadership experience as the CEO of Global Volunteers, an organization that sends volunteers on vacation to American Indian reservations and 21 foreign countries. He has been CEO since 1994.

Philbrook, a Minnesota native, also practiced law, worked in the state House and was an assistant commissioner in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He will be in charge of trade and food aid issues.

Looking to expand or refinance your current operation? Contact Farm Plus today for information regarding low rate farm loans! Call 866-929-5585 or visit online for more information.

Tags: ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

Vilsack Announces new Program

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

At the Craig Evans family farm Tom Vilsack unveiled federal assistance that may be helpful for young farmers. Near Lathrop, Missouri Vilsack announced that there is $17 million available in grants for beginning farmers or ranchers.
Vilsack said, “Generation, after generation, after generation pass on not just the farm, not just the farmstead, but the value system of hard work, of dedication to family and community,” said Vilsack, surrounded by two young farm families. “That’s what Rural America is all about, and it’s important to preserve it.”

The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program is part of the 2008 Farm Bill. The grants are available for farmers and ranchers that have been in the industry for fewer than 10 years. An additional $19 million will be available in 2010.

If you are looking to join the agriculture industry contact Farm Plus today. Low rate farm loans are available and Farm Plus works alongside government agencies to obtain the loans you need. Call 866-929-5585 or visit online for more information about farm loans and ranch loans.

Tags: , ,
Posted in General, Missouri Farm Loans | No Comments »

Tax Records Must be Available

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

The U.S. Treasury is cracking down on farmers who collect farm payment when their income exceeds payment limits.
Any farmer who accepts payment from the federal government must agree to allow U.S. Treasury to provide tax records for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Starting with the 2009 crop year, all farmer programs payment recipients must sign forms allowing the IRS to release this information.
In prior years the USDA has had trouble catching fraudulent claims because the records were not accessible. Last year 2,702 wealthy people collected over $49 million in government subsidies that had revenue over the limit, but the USDA could not see the names because the information was collected by GAO investigators that used private IRS records to find them.

“Once this verification system is fully operational, high-income individuals and entities will be identified by the USDA before farm program payments are actually disbursed to them,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.

The 2008 Farm Bill makes any recipient with a gross income of over $500,000 in the last three taxable years. Direct payments cannot be paid to any participant whose average adjusted gross farm income for the three-year period.

If you are interested in farm loans please contact Farm Plus today. Low rate loans are available and Farm Plus works with government agencies to obtain farm loans. Call 866-929-5585 or visit online for more information regarding farm loans.

Tags: , , ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

Vilsack Extends Registration

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on April 1 that the dealine for signing up for the farm program this year has been extended. More aid will also be available for dairy farmers.

Despite the extension from June 1 until Aug. 14, payments will not be made under the permanent disaster program in the farm bill until 2010. The extension allows farmers to decide whether or not he or she would like to participate in the crop revenue program, A.C.R.E.

At the same time Vilsack said he would make the Milk Income Loss Contract payments to troubled dairy farmers by the second week of April and the USDA’s Section 32 to purchase walnuts, pork, turkey and lamb. Again, payments will not be made until 2010 because the USDA is “hampered” by computer problems.

Many members of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee want the programs to be implemented faster.
If you are interested in applying for farm loans please contact Farm Plus today. Low rate farms loans are available. Farm Plus even works alongside government agencies to get you the farm loans you need. Call 866-929-5585 or visit online for more information about farm loans.

Tags: , , ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

Vilsack Endorses Increase

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is endorsing an increase in the ethanol blend rate to 15 percent.

Vilsack said, “We can move fairly quickly to move that rate up from 10 percent to maybe 12 or 13 percent in the interim and then take an even further jump to 15 percent or even 20 percent over the course of the next couple of years.”

On Friday the ethanol industry officially petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to raise the amount. 10 Midwestern states’ directors (including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Montana and Ohio) wrote to the EPA requesting the raise.

The letter read, “American ethanol production has nearly reached 10 percent saturation. We must move to a base blend of 15 or 20 percent in 2009 in order to continue growing this vital industry. By working together to promote domestic productions and improve market access, we can continue o deliver a clean, renewable fuel that has a positive impact on our domestic economy.”

The increase will not only help lower the nation’s dependency on oil, but also calls for an increase in crops.

If you are interested in purchasing farmland to grow corn for ethanol or any other agricultural purpose, contact Farm Plus today. Farm loans with low rates are currently available. Call 866-929-5585 or visit online for more information.

Tags: , ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

Newer Entries »
© Copyright 2009 - FarmPlus Financial All Rights Reserved. Home  |  Privacy Policy  |  Legal Policy  |  Sitemap  |   Contact  |  Employment  |  Blog