Farm & Ranch - June 2020

Farm & Ranch - June 2020

JUNE 2020

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THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH

JUNE 2020

USDA funding available to help control soil erosion on cropland

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Telegraph staff reports LINCOLN — Farmers know when they lose soil, they lose profits. Preventing soil erosion is good for the environment and for producers’ bottom line. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has fund- ing available to help Nebraska’s farmers control erosion on their cropland. This funding is avail- able through the Ephemeral Gully Control Initiative un- der the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Eligible producers have until July 13 to apply, according to a press re- lease. Controlling erosion is espe- cially important for recipients of USDA program benefits – like federal crop insurance subsi-

ephemeral gullies. Derickson said, “Ephemeral gullies are those rough spots where water concentrates and causes soil to wash away, cre- ating small ditches. While the damage to cropland appears to be small, if not controlled, the negative impacts like loss of in- puts, decreased soil health and yields can be significant. Plus, it can cause farmers to be out of compliance with USDA’s Food Security Act requirements.” For more information, and to apply for funding through this special initiative, contact NRCS before July 13. Due to the on- going COVID-19 public health situation, producers are encour- aged to call local offices to set up an appointment with NRCS staff over the phone.

dies and conservation program payments. USDA program par- ticipants are required to control erosion on all cropland deter- mined to be highly erodible. The funding available through this special initiative can help farm- ers meet that requirement. Nebraska State Conservationist Craig Derickson said, “Conservation practices such as cover crops and grassed waterways are good solutions for controlling ephem- eral gullies, which is required by conservation compliance pro- visions.” According to NRCS, over the last couple decades, there has been a continual decrease in grassed waterways and terraces being used. On some fields, this has led to increased erosion and

Federal food box program extended

Telegraph staff reports WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to- day announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will ex- tend the contracts of select vendors from the first round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. “These extensions are a testament to the great work done by these vendors in support of American agriculture and the American people. They are also a testa- ment that the program is accomplishing what we intended — sup- porting U.S. farmers and distributors and getting food to those who need it most. It’s a real trifecta, which is why we call

it a win-win-win,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in a press re- lease Wednesday. “The efforts of every- one involved form the backbone of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program and its goal to help fill the hunger gap in all of our communities.” USDA is exercising this option to extend contracts for current distributors for the next performance pe- riod, July 1 to Aug. 30, for up to $1.16 billion of food. The deci- sion to extend current contractors was deter- mined based on their performance since May 15. Some ven- dors were extended without any adjust- ment to their delivery amounts, while others’ amounts or locations

were adjusted based on their demonstrat- ed abilities to perform or at the vendor’s re- quest. In line with our commitment to over- sight, these extensions continue to require audits to ensure food safety plans are being followed, 100% U.S. grown and raised food is being procured and delivered, and food products meet all of USDA’s high-quality standards. The gov- ernment chose not to extend some ven- dors’ contracts either in part because of concerns brought up during audits or for performance challeng- es. Additionally, some contracts were not ex- tended at the vendors’ request. Between May 15 to June 17, distributors

have delivered over 17 million food boxes to approximately 3,200 non-profit organiza- tions across the United States including Guam and Puerto Rico. USDA is continuous- ly evaluating how to expand access to the program in areas that are underserved and is in the final stages of determining cities and states who have been affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 and where additional food boxes are in demand. These underserved areas will be specifically targeted with distribu- tors who will assist in filling the gaps. More information about the Farmers to Families Food Box Program is available at usda.gov/farmers- to-families.

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USDA: Nebraska crops in good condition

Pasture and range condition The majority of Nebraska pasture

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