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Opinion-Editorial: Was Your Operation Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic? Apply for CFAP Assistance TodayNews Release
For Use as an Opinion-Editorial Piece - By Nancy Johner, State Executive Director in Nebraska, USDA Farm Service AgencyFarmers and ranchers feed our state, our nation, and in fact, our world. You work long hours to provide essential resources for us all, and in these challenging times, I want you to know that USDA is here to support you and…
USDA Announces More Than 1.2 Million Acres Accepted in Recent Signup for Conservation Reserve Program GrasslandsNews Release
LINCOLN, Neb., July 10, 2020 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the acceptance of more than 1.2 million acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands during the recent signup period that began March 16 and ended May 15. The number of acres offered during this signup period…
Farm Service Agency Reminds Nebraska Producers to Complete Crop Acreage Reports by July 15 DeadlineNews Release
Lincoln, Nebraska, July 2, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Nebraska producers to complete crop acreage reports by the upcoming July 15, 2020, deadline.“To make sure you’re eligible for many USDA programs, you need to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Nancy…
USDA Announces Flexibilities for Producers Filing 'Notice of Loss' for Failed, Prevented Planted AcresNews Release
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding these flexibilities for Notice of Loss on both insured and…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Open June 15News Release
#LeadYourFSA and be the Voice of Farmers in Your CommunityWASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm…
USDA Issues First Coronavirus Food Assistance Program PaymentsNews Release
Washington, D.C., June 4, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. FSA began taking applications May 26, and the agency has received over 86,000 applications…
June 30 Last Day to Complete Enrollment for 2020 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage ProgramsNews Release
Call Today About 2020 Crop Year EligibilityWASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2020 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need…
Online Tools, Toll-Free Number, Upcoming Webinars Available to Assist Producers LINCOLN, NE, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from News Release
Set-Aside Delays Loan Payments for BorrowersWASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will broaden the use of the Disaster Set-Aside (DSA) loan provision, normally used in the wake of natural disasters, to allow farmers with USDA farm loans who are affected by COVID-19, and are determined eligible, to have their next payment set…
Farmers and Ranchers in Nebraska Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance Through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance ProgramNews Release
Online Tools, Toll-Free Number, Upcoming Webinars Available to Assist ProducersLINCOLN, NE, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and…
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers Through the Coronavirus Food Assistance ProgramNews Release
Farmers, Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the…