October 8, 2008
Ag notes
U.S. Department of Agriculture sign-up for the 2008 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program has started through Farm Service Agency offices. The deadline for sign-up is Sept. 30.
DCP payments are calculated on base acres and payment yields established for each farm. Eligible producers receive direct payments at rates established by statute, regardless of market prices. For 2008, eligible producers may request an advance payment of 22 percent of the direct payment for each commodity associated with the farm.
USDA will issue advance direct payments as soon as practical after enrollment. Final direct payments will be issued after Oct. 1.
Producers can fill out their 2008 DCP contract at any USDA service center, as well as online at www.fsa.usda.gov/edcp and clicking on "Access eDCP Service." Producers must have an active USDA eAuthentication Level 2 account. To get a Level 2 account, producers must register online at www.eauth.egov.usda.gov and visit the local USDA Service Center to verify their identity.
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing is seeking grant proposals through the Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.
Grants can be used for a variety of projects, including marketing, research, advertising, retail/festival promotions, statewide educational seminars and activities that promote the growing of wine grapes. A total of $147,000 is available this year.
Deadline for applications is Aug. 15.
The fund was established in 2005 to promote the production and consumption of Maryland wine and the increased production of wine grapes in the state.
Information: 410-841-5773 or fedorkm@mda.state.md.us.
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