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USDA Reminds Producers of Disaster Assistance Application DeadlineNews Release
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.govNew Online Tool Lets Farmers Check Eligibility, Start Application ProcessWASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the deadline to submit applications for disaster recovery assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019…
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment for 2021 Opens Oct. 13News Release
Enhancements to Online Dairy Decision Tool Now AvailableCHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN, Oct. 8, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment.“This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy…
USDA Designates Three Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster AreasNews Release
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also AvailableWASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Nebraska counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Burt, Douglas and Washington counties who suffered losses caused recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of…
USDA Designates Sioux County, Nebraska, as a Primary Natural Disaster AreaNews Release
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also AvailableWASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2020 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Sioux County, Nebraska, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service…
USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the CoronavirusNews Release
Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 – President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the…
USDA Reminds Farmers of September 30 Deadline to Update Safety-Net Program Crop YieldsNews Release
Don’t Miss This One-Time Opportunity - First Since 2014WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners they have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The deadline is September 30, 2020, to update yields, which are used to calculate the PLC…
Deadline Approaching for USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance ProgramNews Release
Application Deadline is Sept. 11WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs…
USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for Coronavirus Food Assistance ProgramNews Release
Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 11; Producers Who Have Approved Applications to Receive Final PaymentsWashington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally,…
USDA Announces Changes to Emergency Haying, Grazing Provisions for Conservation Reserve ProgramNews Release
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 11, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced changes for emergency haying and grazing use of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). This includes changes outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill that streamline the authorization process for farmers and ranchers.“…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic CertificationNews Release
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications are for eligible certification expenses paid between Oct. 1,…