USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers in Three Texas Panhandle Counties Affected by Natural Disasters

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, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.

Impacted Area: Texas

USDA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in Safety Net Programs

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 16, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year.

Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, producers can beat the rush as the deadline nears.

USDA Accepts Nearly 150,000 Acres in Grassland CRP in Wyoming; Underlines Importance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

CASPER, Wyo., July 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers on nearly 150,000 acres in Wyoming and nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners nationwide through this year’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup.

USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland signup. This program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and further CRP conservation efforts. Grassland CRP is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s broader effort to address climate change and conserve natural resources.