…Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the CRP is nearing its 27 million-acre limit, showing how popular these programs are. “It’s through all FSA’s conservation programs that we are…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…trust in the integrity of the reporting process,” the lawmakers wrote. “We hope to work with you to modernize FSA operations.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
…three main changes. First, FSA is offering a new program where financially struggling farmers can delay one loan payment per year at a lower interest rate. Second, FSA is allowing…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
…exports, and less than a month left for FSA County Committee nominations. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
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),…