FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
FSA Services Available by Phone Appointment Only
USDA to Hold Session on Insurance and Disaster Assistance Programs for Fruit, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Growers
St. PAUL, Minn. — Dec. 16, 2021 —Have you ever wondered what insurance or disaster assistance programs are available for your operation--especially small scale, vegetable, fruit, or specialty crop producers?
USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation, Expands Partnership to Include Additional Programs
Columbia, MO, June 28, 2023 – Today, the U.S.
USDA Expands Partnerships for Conservation Through Its Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the Nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners.
Emergency Haying, Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program Acres Available to Help Livestock Producers Weather Excessive Rain
Contact:
maryanne.coffin@usda.gov
207-990-9140
Options Available in Maine Due to Excessive Rain Conditions
Bangor, ME – August 7, 2023– Agricultural producers impacted by excessive rain can now request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in many Maine counties while still receiving their full rental payment for the land.
FSA Expands Set-Aside Loan Provision for Customers Impacted by COVID-19
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Set-Aside Delays Loan Payments for Borrowers
Deadline Extended to Apply for Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters
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.
Impacted Area: Arkansas
USDA Issues $1.68 Billion in Payments to Producers Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides annual rental payment for land devoted to conservation purposes.