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Agricultural Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA's Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2025 Crop Year
News Release
Lexington, Kentucky. March 28, 2025 - Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income…
USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters in Texas
Emergency Designation
Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Arkansas Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes
News Release
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Arkansas Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and TornadoesLITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 2, 2025 – Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance…
FEMA Designates 6 West Virginia Counties as a Natural Disaster Area Due to Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides that occurred February 15 to February 18, 2025 – Lawrence County in Ohio is Eligible as Contiguous County
Emergency Designation
This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such…
Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 8 Oklahoma Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Emergency Designation
This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such…