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Getting Started

Are you new to farming or ranching? Or new to working with FSA?

We can help you get started or grow your farming operation through a variety of programs and services:

Use the Program Finder to explore loans and other financial assistance
Our Loan Assistance Tool is a step-by-step guide to choosing a loan
The Outreach and Education Office provides many ways to begin your journey
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National Deadlines

Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)
August 15, 2025

Featured Programs

Income Support

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

Market Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program

Income Support

Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC)

Disaster Recovery

Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)

FSA News

USDA Announces 2025 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials

USDA Announces April 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

USDA Announces $280 Million Grant Agreement to Support Rio Grande Valley Agricultural Producers Amid Severe Water Shortages

USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

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Emergency Commodity Assistance Program Application Deadline is August 15, 2025 

The Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) will provide up to $10 billion in direct payments to agricultural producers for 2024 crop year losses. These economic assistance payments will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling prices for eligible commodities.

Learn more and apply for ECAP