USDA Encourages Producers to Enroll Grasslands into Special Conservation Reserve Program Signup
Producers Must Apply by May 13
USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire
New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses
New USDA Survey to Measure Areas for Improvement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA).
USDA Offers CLEAR30 Option for Producers to Enroll Land with Expiring Conservation Contracts
Contact:
Rhonda O’Guinn
Rhonda.oguinn@usda.gov
Water Quality-Focused Program Builds Upon CRP Contracts
Montana FSA: USDA Adds Digital Options for Farmers and Ranchers to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Online portal, e-signature tool enable producers to apply from anywhere
USDA Offers CLEAR30 Option for Producers to Enroll Land with Expiring Conservation Contracts
OREGON, April 1, 2022 – The U.S.
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until midnight July 6, 2020.
USDA To Compensate Drought-Stricken Ranchers for Above Normal Costs to Haul Livestock to Forage
Assistance also available for feed and water hauling expenses
USDA Stands Up New Team to Better Serve Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2020 ─The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is standing up a new team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff that will lead a department-wide effort focused on serving beginning farmers and ranchers.
“More than a quarter of producers are beginning farmers,” said USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky. “We need to support the next generation of agricultural producers who we will soon rely upon to grow our nation’s food and fiber.”