USDA Designates Mineral County in Montana as a Primary Natural Disaster Area for Drought
Two contiguous counties in Idaho eligible for assistance
USDA Offers Targeted Farm Loan Funding for Underserved Groups and Beginning Farmers
NASHVILLE, TN – March 19, 2020 - USDA Tennessee Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, James M. Mayfield reminds producers that FSA offers targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to assist underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers.
Deadline Extended and More Pre-Filled Forms For 2020 and 2021 Disasters on the Way
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
More Producers to Soon Receive Applications for over $105 Million in Additional Emergency Relief
USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by a tornado
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.
USDA to Open Signup March 16 for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 9, 2020 – Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup beginning March 16. The signup runs through May 15.
Deadline Extended and More Pre-Filled Forms For 2020 and 2021 Disasters on the Way
More Producers to Soon Receive Applications for over $105 Million in Additional Emergency Relief
Washington, July 27, 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.
USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers to Help Offset On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for 2024 and 2025
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. The program has also been expanded to include assistance for 2024 and 2025 expenses.
USDA Offers Low-Interest Loans for Agricultural Producers in Tennessee Impacted by Natural Disasters
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available
Deadline Extended and More Pre-Filled Forms For 2020 and 2021 Disasters on the Way
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, July 27, 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.