USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses
Farm Service Agency Will Begin Taking Applications for Indemnity Program July 20
USDA Announces Corrections to Emergency Relief Program Policy to More Accurately Reflect 2020 and 2021 Natural Disaster Impacts on Crops Intended for On-Farm Use
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Duplicative payment provisions for two key conservation programs also clarified
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Montana Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought
BOZEMAN, Mont., July 15, 2021 – Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages.
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally.
USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Farm Service Agency Will Begin Accepting Applications On July 22
FSA Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 16, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally.
Deadline Fast Approaching for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
HONOLULU, HAWAII, July 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin is reminding producers and landowners that the signup deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) current general signup is fast approaching. Eligible producers must submit their offers by July 23, 2021.
USDA Reminds New Jersey Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
Contact:Gabi Grunstein
Gabor.Grunstein@usda.gov
Hamilton Square, NJ, June 22, 2023 – Agricultural producers in New Jersey who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center before the applicable deadline.