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USDA Accepts One Million More Acres Into Its Conservation Reserve Program Jun 13, 2023
WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. […]
USDA Announces Rice Production Program Details May 8, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced details of the Rice Production Program (RPP), assistance provided to rice farmers who experienced stagnant rice prices and record-high input costs […]
$10Mln Tax Education Effort for Farmers, Ranchers Aug 10, 2022
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are teaming up to provide taxpayer education to farmers and ranchers. The partnership aims to provide […]
FSA Administrator: Most FSA Offices Open for Farmer Appointments – DTN Mar 2, 2022
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux praised FSA employees for their work during the pandemic and acknowledged there are growing calls from farm groups to reopen all FSA offices back […]
USDA: FSA Quickly Implemented Crucial Programs Amid Challenging Year Dec 17, 2020
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) helped farmers, livestock producers and foresters weather a tough 2020, marked with a pandemic and natural disasters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, FSA continued to deliver […]
USDA Announces Increase to Incentive Payments for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Dec 10, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is upping the […]
Dec. 11 Deadline Approaching for USDA COVID Relief Dec 1, 2020
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) by Dec. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief […]
FSA Changes “Active Engagement” Payment Eligibility Rule – DTN Nov 20, 2020
USDA’s Farm Service Agency on Wednesday restored the previous definitions of “active personal management,” “significant contribution,” and “related phrasing” in a rule on farm program subsidy eligibility and payment limitations. […]
Missouri: Two Counties Named Primary Natural Disaster Areas Nov 4, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated two Missouri counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Dade and Jasper counties who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for […]
Kansas: Sherman County Named Primary Natural Disaster Area Nov 4, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Sherman County, Kansas, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
