Articles tagged under: Farm Service Agency
Relief for Dumped Milk
Published September 18, 2023
Dairy farmers can sign up for a new assistance program from USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place says this program compensates dairy farmers for disaster-related losses. "Those dairy producers that were faced with dumping milk due to a…FSA Facing a Staff Shortage
Published July 7, 2023
The Farm Service Agency is facing a significant staffing shortage. "The FSA and federal government can provide a lot of different benefits in terms of healthcare, retirement plans and things like that, but we're not super competitive on salaries," said Whitney…CRP Acreage Tops Out
Published May 23, 2023
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux stressed the importance of the CRP program. In 2022, 5.1 million acres entered into CRP.…A Second Chance at LIP
Published May 12, 2023
The Farm Service Agency is providing additional flexibility with the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says it’s a short window for farmers to finish their application. "We had about 2,100 notices of…Staff Shortages Pinch County FSA Offices
Published May 1, 2023
North Dakota State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says workforce shortages are a major issue for county FSA offices nationwide. "The pandemic has acclerated the problem so the private industry started paying more competitive wages and the FSA…Gambling on the Next Farm Bill
Published April 27, 2023
Farmers have made their voices heard on PLC and ARC program preferences, and North Dakota State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says farmers don’t want to gamble on their insurance plan. "It would be nice to see it…An LIP Reminder
Published April 5, 2023
Inclement weather can cause newborn calves and other livestock to freeze or become smothered and trampled. These death losses can cause an emotional and financial burden for livestock producers, especially after last year’s harsh calving season. Minnesota Farm Service Agency…USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill
Published March 15, 2023
In preparation for the '23 farm bill, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency provide technical assistance to lawmakers on farm programs. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger believes it is important for farmers and ranchers to remind lawmakers about the…Ducheneaux Discusses CRP, ERP Phase II and More
Published February 20, 2023
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux sees the 27 million acre cap for the Conservation Reserve Program as a target. Ducheneaux does not believe CRP enrollment will not be influenced by high commodity prices. In the past, high CRP participation was…