USDA Issues $1.68 Billion in Payments to Producers Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program

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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.

USDA and State of Michigan Announce Opening of the Michigan Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

EAST LANSING, April 5, 2022— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Michigan are resuming a partnership through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to assist Michigan farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners in improving water quality and conserving other natural resources.

Connecticut FSA: Farm Service Agency Seeking Loss Adjusters

Tolland, Conn., April 7, 2022 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in providing contracted crop adjusting services throughout Connecticut for the 2022 crop year. Loss adjuster applications are due Friday, April 29, 2022 and can be submitted in person or by mail to your local county FSA office, or electronically to nathan.wilson@usda.gov.

New USDA Survey to Measure Areas for Improvement

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 – WASHINGTON, August 7, 2020 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA).

Farm Service Agency Is Accepting Emergency Forest Restoration Program Applications

Contact: greer.gill@usda.gov

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John Litz announced that six Tennessee counties are accepting applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages from the recent tornado.

Mission Critical! Contact USDA Farm Service Agency Now to Enroll in Key Safety Net Programs – Don’t Let the March 16 Deadline Pass You By.

OpED by Mike Foster, State Executive Director in Montana, USDA Farm Service Agency

The clock is ticking… March 16 is THE LAST day to make what is likely one of the most important business decisions you will make for your farming operation this year.

USDA Accepting New or Modified Proposals for Its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Program  

Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is welcoming new and modified proposals from conservation partners for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) focused on effectively managing wildlife habitat.  USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has expanded available practices under this initiative in response to feedback from partners.