Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters – Severe Storms that Occurred March 21, 2022, through April 12, 2022

Physical loss loans 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.

State: Texas

Triggering Disaster Event: Severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 21, 2022, through April 12, 2022.

FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in Ariculture Risk Loss and Price Loss Coverage Programs

Producers, Beat the Rush – Call Today to Make an Appointment

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 15, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year.

USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic, Transitioning Producers in Missouri

Columbia, MO, May 25, 2022 – Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related expenses.

USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract

Early Termination of Contracts Expiring This Year, Other USDA Program Flexibilities
Help Address Threats to Global Food Security

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for fiscal year 2022.

Farmers, Ranchers and Private Forest Landowners Use Conservation to Protect Pollinator Habitat, Boost Crop Production

By Jeff Zimprich, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, and Jamie White, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director, both serving SD.


The next time you snack on almonds, add blueberries to your smoothie or eat pumpkin pie, thank a pollinator and thank farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners who work hard to create and maintain their habitat.