FSA News
Ohio | News Release |
COLUMBUS, OHIO, April 15, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency State (FSA) Executive Director Don Jones reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred thus far in 2026 due to the drought to report their losses timely and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) by March 1, 2027…
National | News Release |
(Washington, D.C., April 15, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the 2026-crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton.The differentials, also referred to as loan rate premiums and discounts, are calculated based on market valuations of various cotton quality…
Hawaii and Pacific Islands | News Release |
(HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 14, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Hawaii have been significantly impacted by recent flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. “USDA has a suite of programs to support…
Mississippi | Emergency Designation |
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items…
National | News Release |
(Washington, D.C., April 13, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offers can be submitted during a second batching period that runs through May 1, 2026. Additionally, USDA reminds producers and landowners of the upcoming April 17, 2026, deadline for both the Farmer…