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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
Tolland, Connecticut, 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…
Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates Three Connecticut Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe StormNews Release
This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Financial Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan BorrowersNews Release
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. This significant step continues USDA's commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers financially viable and support…
USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy ProducersNews Release
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $58 million available for marketing assistance to eligible organic dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to help expand the market for organic dairy and increase the consumption of organic dairy. “The…
USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and RanchersNews Release
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 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. Through a series of Cooperative Agreements, this national network will…
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…