Farmers are being reminded to report their crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office after planting is complete, with most reports due by July 15. Deadlines can…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…for the program until June 28. Managed by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Grassland CRP encourages the conservation of grasslands while allowing for continued grazing and haying practices. Grassland…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
…from cooperators and producers to develop the tools they request to more easily navigate our programs, allowing them to maximize assistance available through FSA’s extensive program portfolio,” FSA Administrator Zach…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…incurred from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024. FSA will issue payments as applications are received and approved. To apply, producers and handlers should contact FSA at their local…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…in collaboration with FarmRaise and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). This tool aids livestock producers affected by adverse weather events in accessing federal disaster assistance. “By providing collaborative outreach and…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
…and landowners interested in either opportunity should contact the FSA and NRCS at their local Service Center. Those interested in the Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project should contact NRCS to sign…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
…to notifications from FSA in the coming weeks. FSA has indicated that delays to enrollment will not negatively affect full-year enrollment and that retroactive coverage will be available. However, AFBF…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the issuance of final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling around $306 million. These payments, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
…Enhancement Program offered by FSA partners. In addition, those already participating in CRP can now apply to re-enroll if their contracts expire this year. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says, “Continuous…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…billion for USDA to provide relief for distressed borrowers with certain Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct and guaranteed loans and to expedite assistance for those whose agricultural operations are at…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that agricultural producers can now sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…than $3 billion for USDA to provide relief for distressed borrowers with certain Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct and guaranteed loans and to expedite assistance for those whose agricultural operations…