USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 28 Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
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WASHINGTON, D.C., January 28, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup to enroll by February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term.
USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire
New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses
Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online
COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov in early February.
USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction
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WASHINGTON, May 11, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $900,000 for local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2020. The cooperative agreements will support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. The agreements are offered through USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
USDA Encourages Producers to Enroll Grasslands into Special Conservation Reserve Program Signup
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 31, 2022 – The U.S.
USDA to Issue $306 Million in Final Payments to Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 - The U.
Montana FSA: USDA Announces More Than 3.4 Million Acres Selected for General Signup Conservation Reserve Program
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 26, 2020 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the acceptance of more than 3.4 million acres in the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup recently completed, the first general signup enrollments since 2016. County offices will begin notifying producers with accepted offers no later than April 3.
USDA To Compensate Drought-Stricken Ranchers for Above Normal Costs to Haul Livestock to Forage
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Assistance also available for feed and water hauling expenses
USDA to Issue $306 Million in Final Payments to Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling approximately $306 million to eligible commodity and specialty crop producers who incurred losses due to natural disasters in 2020 and 2021.