VPR News
VPR News
Former agriculture official in Vt. lands new job
|
A former federal agriculture official in Vermont has a new job at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jim Monahan has been named the deputy administrator of commodity operations at the USDA.VPR News
Sanders dairy amendment passes Senate
|
Farmers could earn an extra $1.50 for every hundred pounds of milk they produce under a plan offered by Senator Bernie Sanders. The Senate added the provision this week to an agriculture appropriations bill.VPR News
Dairy farmers will get a raise, at least for now
|
Dairy farmers are about to get a small, temporary raise.VPR News
USDA to raise price supports for dairy farmers
|
The federal government threw a life line to dairy farmers across the country this morning. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would increase the support price it pays when buying cheese and powdered milk.VPR News
2009 is record year for Vt. maple syrup producers
|
2009 has proven to be a record-setting year for maple syrup production in Vermont.VPR News
Emergency loans available for Vermont farmers
|
If all that summer rain ruined your crop, Uncle Sam wants to help.VPR News