Montana

* Base Acre Allocation Update: As of June 1, landowners are able to access their Base Acre Allocation Summary online or in their local FSA office. The review period runs through Aug. 31, 2026. Click here for more information on the Base Acre Allocation Summary review process.

* Public Comment Period: The USDA Farm Service Agency in Montana, acting as the lead federal agency, formally invites the public to comment on a finalized draft programmatic agreement between the Montana FSA and the Montana State Historic Preservation Office that creates an alternate Section 106 review process for specific Farm Service Agency undertakings that adhere to strict implementation criteria, per 36 CFR §800.14(b).

Please submit all comments to Montana FSA State Environmental Coordinators Les Rispens (leslie.rispens@usda.gov) and Casey Toyne (casey.toyne@usda.gov) and USDA FSA Federal Preservation Officer John Rissetto (John.Rissetto@usda.gov) by August 28, 2026.

* Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP): Many Montana counties have triggered for LFP due to drought conditions in the state. LFP provides financial assistance to qualified producers who have both grazing livestock and grazing land impacted by drought. Those who are interested in applying for LFP should contact their county FSA office for more information. This link shows counties that have triggered for LFP in 2026.