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USDA and State of Michigan Announce Opening of the Michigan Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

EAST LANSING, April 5, 2022— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Michigan are resuming a partnership through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to assist Michigan farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners in improving water quality and conserving other natural resources.

USDA to Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion to Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs

Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  

Connecticut FSA: Farm Service Agency Seeking Loss Adjusters

Tolland, Conn., April 7, 2022 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in providing contracted crop adjusting services throughout Connecticut for the 2022 crop year. Loss adjuster applications are due Friday, April 29, 2022 and can be submitted in person or by mail to your local county FSA office, or electronically to nathan.wilson@usda.gov.

USDA to Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion to Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. 

Farm Service Agency Is Accepting Emergency Forest Restoration Program Applications

Contact: greer.gill@usda.gov

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John Litz announced that six Tennessee counties are accepting applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages from the recent tornado.

USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers 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: Pennsylvania

USDA Announces Flexibilities for Producers Filing ‘Notice of Loss’ for Failed, Prevented Planted Acres

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding these flexibilities for Notice of Loss on both insured and uninsured crops to enable Service Centers to best assist producers.  

USDA Accepting New or Modified Proposals for Its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Program  

Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is welcoming new and modified proposals from conservation partners for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) focused on effectively managing wildlife habitat.  USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has expanded available practices under this initiative in response to feedback from partners.