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Information for Producers, Farmers, and Ranchers
 Biosecurity for the Birds
Report sick birds to your veterinarian or Extension agent, toll free number, practice backyard biosecurity.
 2012 Farm Income Forecast
Projections for net farm income, net cash income and value of production are influenced by components on income and expense sides of the ledger.
 Charts and Maps by Commodity
Crops and plants, livestock and animals, economics, Census of Agriculture, vegetation condition images.
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Energy Estimator Tools
Tools to help identify where energy costs can be reduced. Irrigation. Nitrogen. Tillage.
 Soil Surveys by State
Online surveys, information to order printed copies, State conservationist contacts.
 Loan Deficiency Payments Online
An Internet-based service allowing producers to request LDPs online and, in most cases, receive approval and payment by direct deposit within 48 hours.
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Small Farm Funding
Information and funding resources available to assist small farms, developing a business plan, beginning farmer program, lenders of agricultural credit, directory for state departments of agriculture.
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