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USDA Provides Additional Flexibilities to Respond to 2024 Hurricanes, Expedites Emergency Conservation and Disaster Recovery Payments for Producers in Nine States Impacted by Hurricanes in 2016 to 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2024 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval of payments and practice implementation…
USDA anuncia más de $ 2 mil millones para fortalecer el sector de cultivos especializados y ampliar el almacenamiento de cultivos para los productores después de los desastres naturales de 2024
WASHINGTON, 19 de noviembre de 2024 – Hoy, el Secretario de Agricultura Tom Vilsack anunció la creación de nuevos programas que ayudarán a los agricultores que cultivan frutas, verduras y nueces a superar las barreras del mercado para sus productos y ayudar a los productores a acceder al almacenamiento previo al mercado necesario para sus…
USDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage for Producers Following 2024 Natural DisastersNews Release
En EspanolWASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help producers access necessary pre-market storage for their crops following severe weather events, including recent…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until December 13 News Release
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. This extension gives organic dairy producers two additional weeks to apply for the program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that…
2024 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Now OpenNews Release
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots last week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee…
USDA to Begin Issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net ProgramsNews Release
MONTGOMERY, AL, Oct. 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon receive payments from USDA’s Farm Service…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Financial Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan BorrowersNews Release
USDA’s Farm Service Agency will make payments to direct and guaranteed borrowers, based on existing loan records that demonstrate need; no application is necessary for producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed…
USDA Approves Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance for All Counties in AlabamaNews Release
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Washington, DC 20250
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Additional conservation, farm loan and disaster recovery options available for drought-related tree loss
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that all 67 Alabama counties have…
USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and RanchersNews Release
1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250 FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 21, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation.…
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program to Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1News Release
1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov Confirmed H5N1 Positive Test Results Required for Recovery Assistance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish…