USDA Designates Six Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
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Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available
Streamlined Delivery of Emergency Relief Programs Is Win-Win for USDA and Agricultural Producers
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New Program Outperforms Predecessor Disaster Program in speed of assistance and almost 90% reduced application burden, Online Analytics Now Available
USDA Designates Five New Mexico Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2020 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated five New Mexico, as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, and Lea, who suffered losses due to recent drought, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.
Streamlined Delivery of Emergency Relief Programs Is Win-Win for USDA and Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has processed more than 255,000 applications for the new Emergency Relief Program (ERP). USDA has made approximately $6.1 billion, to date, in payments to commodity and specialty crop producers to help offset eligible losses from qualifying 2020 and 2021 natural disasters.
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 7, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced changes for emergency haying and grazing use of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Progra
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 – To assist Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers experiencing financial hardship from the pandemic and other challenges in production agriculture, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering a one-time annual installment payment deferral option. No fees or prepayment penalties apply for borrowers who choose this FSFL loan flexibility option.
Streamlined Delivery of Emergency Relief Programs Is Win-Win for USDA and Agricultural Producers
New Program Outperforms Predecessor Disaster Program in speed of assistance and almost 90% reduced application burden, Online Analytics Now Available
Additional Commodities Eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Applications for New Commodities Accepted Beginning July 13
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Rhode Island Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought
Contact: Rhode Island FSA County Office 401-828-3120 Option 2
FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business
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FSA Services Available by Phone Appointment Only