ACRE
Calculator Tools Available.
USDA Farm Service Agency has
created new spreadsheet calculator tools to help a producer determine
whether participation in the new
ACRE farm support program makes
sense for his individual farming operation. This new on-line tool can be
accessed at:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=dccp&topic=landing.
Click
here to access Idaho specific yield and guarantee data for various crops.
Average
Crop Revenue Election (ACRE)
program is an alternative to the traditional countercyclical program.
Key points:
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Enrollment is optional but once a
producer signs up for ACRE, it is an irrevocable decision for the
remainder of this farm bill (through 2012). All program crops grown on
the same farm must be enrolled under the same program.
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Original sign-up deadline for 2009
has been extended August 14. Final price guarantee will be announced
June 29.
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If enrolled in ACRE, there is a
reduction of 20% in direct payment and 30% reduction in loan rate.
- Two triggers - State and Farm - must be met to
generate a support payment under ACRE. State and Farm triggers involve
guaranteed revenue levels that are based on national average prices
(two-year average), state-average yields and farm-level yields.
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2009 Board
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Barley
Foods:
Make Every Bite
Count with Barley
A diet rich in whole grains, fruits
and vegetables is strongly recommended by health professionals as a
natural way to combat the rising incidence of chronic health diseases,
like diabetes and obesity. The USDA Food Pyramid specifically recommends
that Americans eat at least 3 ounces of grains per day, with half of those
as “whole” grains. Clinical studies have shown that the consumption of
whole grains helps reduce the risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome,
type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and cardiovascular disease, while also
promoting satiety and weight control.
Find out more about USDA’s nutritional
recommendations at
www.mypyramid.gov. You can get assistance with personalized healthy
menu planning at this website.
Barley
is a whole grain and is packed with good nutrition. This
centuries-old grain contains fiber, vitamins and minerals; is slim on fat;
and, like all plant products, is cholesterol-free.
Get the Facts on
Barley Nutrition…
Barley is a great source of dietary
fiber and actually contains both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber is effective in lowering blood cholesterol and can reduce
the risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber is also beneficial in slowing
the absorption of sugar and reducing the risk for developing type 2 or
non-insulin-dependent diabetes. The insoluble fiber found in
barley may be beneficial in helping the body maintain regular bowl
function. Insoluble fiber may also help lower the risk for certain
cancers such as colon cancer.
DISCOVER BGLIFE BARLEY…
BGLife barley, a special type of
barley developed by WestBred LLC of Bozeman, MT, is available as a food
ingredient, as well as a consumer-ready hot cereal mix. BGLife Barley
contains higher levels of beta-glucan fiber than malting and feed barley
varieties. This fiber has been shown to have a positive impact on total
and LDL cholesterol, blood glucose control, insulin response, blood
pressure, satiety and weight control. Visit their website at
www.bglifebarley.com.
Governor Otter
Touts Food Barley Health Benefits and Economic Opportunity:
“The opportunities look tremendous for this new type of food barley, both
for export as well as for largely untapped domestic markets,” said
Governor Otter. “From my vantage point, BGLife Barley is a
tremendous win for regional farmers who have new value-added markets, and
for our consumers, particularly those with heart and diabetic risk
factors.”
Lewiston Press conference June 24, 2008
NEW RECIPE IDEAS
just in
time for summer…
BUY YOUR BARLEY SOUPS FROM
KAUFFMAN FARM…
You can purchase dry packages of
“Hearty Idaho Barley Soup” from Clark Kauffman, a barley producer and food
entrepreneur based in Filer, ID. Visit his website at
http://kauffmanfarm.com/index.htm
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