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USDA Designates Six Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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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.

USDA Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers, Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, 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

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Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

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USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers

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Farm Service Agency Will Begin Accepting Applications On July 22

USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17, Use New Online Map Features on Farmers.gov

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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17.

USDA Designates Four Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers

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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.

USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers

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Farm Service Agency Will Begin Accepting Applications On July 22

USDA Reminds Virginia Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 22, 2023 – Agricultural producers in Virginia 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.