U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini offered farmers new information to update program payment yields that will help them better select protections offered by the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, are cornerstones of the commodity farm safety, offering farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and revenues.
If you are eligible for Medicare, you should start exploring your options before you need to select coverage. Many Medicare medical and prescription drug coverage options are available for comparison shopping.
Cass County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution approving Cass County’s affiliation with CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and Wadley Regional Medical Center to design a Medicaid supplemental reimbursement affiliation program for the benefit of the local community at no additional cost to taxpayers. The agreement is effective Jan.1, 2015.
Cass County Judge Charles McMichael said he wanted it noted that he was opposed to the resolution.
Whether you like to hibernate all winter or you enjoy hitting the slopes, don’t forget to be prepared for power outages, especially this year, as the “Old Farmer’s Almanac,” known for accurately forecasting weather since 1792, is calling for the “worst winter in years.”
