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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) and expects to issue approximately $62.8 million in pandemic assistance payments to hog producers starting this week. SMHPP assists eligible producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020.
Department Incorporates Stakeholder Feedback to Ensure Maximum Reach
This release amplifies USDA News Release No. 0196.23 issued on Sept. 22, 2023.
Contact: Press@usda.gov
RICHMOND, VA, May 18, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting new or modified proposals from state governments for its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative. Through SAFE, vital habitat is restored to meet high-priority state wildlife conservation goals. The deadline to submit proposals is June 19.
More Producers to Soon Receive Applications for over $105 Million in Additional Emergency Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 1, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provide at least 30 days following the mailing.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP) to Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, allowing more time for eligible dairy farmers to apply for much-needed, weather-related disaster recovery assistance.
RICHMOND, VA, March 27, 2020 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the acceptance of more than 3.4 million acres in the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup recently completed, the first general signup enrollments since 2016. County offices will begin notifying producers with accepted offers no later than April 3.
Department Incorporates Stakeholder Feedback to Ensure Maximum Reach
This release amplifies USDA News Release No. 0196.23 issued on Sept. 22, 2023.
Contact: Press@usda.gov
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also Available
Contact: Rhode Island FSA Service Center 401-828-3120 Option 2
Warwick, RI, Aug. 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in education efforts for farmers, including those who are new to farming or who have been historically underserved by USDA programs. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is investing $10 million for agriculture-oriented taxpayer education which helps with access to land for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers.
