…sure to contact your local FSA office to timely report all damages and losses.” USDA encourages farmers and livestock producers to contact the FSA county office at the local USDA…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-01-20
…September 11, we talk with the FSA Administrator on how they determined eligible crops. Brian German has the details with some interesting results regarding carrot research in Kern County, and…
Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments
Federal aid for producers impacted by COVID-19 will now include the California walnut industry. USDA announced additional commodities that qualify for direct grower payments through the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
…operations to receive assistance. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said they are expecting a record number of participants this year, which led to the change. More funding may be allocated at a…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…sign-up deadline for CFAP. This will ensure FSA staff has adequate time to process all submitted applications, and farmers have ample opportunities to enroll eligible commodities,” the letter states. “At…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…Service Agency (FSA) is also offering an installment payment deferral option for Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers. “USDA recognizes farmers and ranchers have been severely affected by the COVID-19…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…pandemic,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said there are some differences in the application process for each commodity. Listen to Adam’s full interview. Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds FSA…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…as possible and get payments into the pockets of our patriotic farmers.” FSA has received more than 86,000 applications for CFAP since the application period began on May 26. FSA…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin processing applications for financial assistance on Tuesday, May 26. The payments are being made available through the Coronavirus Food Assistance…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Farmers looking to mitigate these risks recognize that ARC and PLC provide the financial protections they need to weather substantial drops in crop…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…Production and Conservation (FPAC): USDA Service Centers, which include offices of both Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), are located throughout the country. Our customers are…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
…county office or visit fsa.usda.gov/crp. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…operate under a state or university research pilot, as authorized by the 2014 farm bill. Producers must report hemp acreage to FSA after planting to comply with federal and state…