You are subscribed to FSA Fence Post for USDA Farm Service Agency. A new article has recently been published, and is now available [ http://fsa.typepad.com/fsa-fence-post/ ]. Texas Drought Could Last Another 9 Years [ http://fsa.typepad.com/fsa-fence-post/2011/09/texas-drought-could-las... ] 09/30/2011 01:23 PM EDT The historical drought that scorched the entire state of Texas this year and cause more than $5 billion in damages to the agriculture industry could last another nine year, according to a climatologist. John Nielson-Gammon said the drought could last for multiple years much like the one that occurred in the 1950s. About 95 percent of the state is labeled as “severe” or “exceptional” drought, according to the USDA Drought Monitor. This has been the driest 12-month period the state has ever seen. Read more (Reuters).
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You are subscribed to FSA Fence Post for USDA Farm Service Agency. A new article has recently been published, and is now available [ http://fsa.typepad.com/fsa-fence-post/ ]. Mississippi Farm Loan Manager Honored for Outstanding, Iconic Leadership and Generous Humanitarian Support [ http://fsa.typepad.com/fsa-fence-post/2011/10/mississippi-farm-loan-m... ] 10/14/2011 11:13 AM EDT The Mississippi Delta Council For Farm Workers Opportunities, Inc. held its 40th Year Anniversary Celebration last week. Mrs. Bobbie Butler (photo), Farm Loan Manager, Coahoma County FSA was recognized for providing outstanding, iconic leadership and generous humanitarian support to MDC and the community at-large within the State of Mississippi. Mrs. Bobbie Butler is the daughter of the late Andrew Brown, Sr. and Mae Frances Brown of Lyon, MS. She is the 6th child of 11 children. Bobbie grew up on Roy Flowers’ farm in Mattson, MS. She attended Dublin Elementary School, Coahoma County High School and Coahoma Community College. Bobbie... Gobbledygook Gone; Plain Writing In [ http://fsa.typepad.com/fsa-fence-post/2011/10/gobbledygook-gone-plain... ] 10/14/2011 10:36 AM EDT A year ago, President Obama signed the Plain Writing Act. It requires the federal government to write all new publications, forms and publicly distributed documents simply and directly. Plain language is defined as “writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.” In other words, people have to be able to understand it. This effort began years ago when Bureau of Land Management employee John O'Hayre wrote a book after World War II called “Gobbledygook Has Gotta Go.” Using plain language can help federal government employees say what they...
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