Articles tagged under: Farm Service Agency

First Installment of FSA Appointees Announced

Published October 14, 2021

The Biden administration is starting to announce state appointments for the Farm Service Agency and USDA Rural Development. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirmed last month appointees will be released in different groups. At this time, no appointments for the Red…
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Limits Increase for USDA Guaranteed Loans

Published October 4, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing the loan limits for those farmers seeking a guaranteed farm loan. The loan limit is increasing from $1.77 million to $1.82 million. In a statement, FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said this should help…
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FSA State Directors to Be Named October/November

Published September 21, 2021

When Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the National Farmers Union for their virtual fly-in, he addressed the status of the Farm Service Agency's state appointments. Vilsack told attendees "within 30 days we'll likely be getting more information on the…
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Oops

Published September 9, 2021

The Farm Service Agency mistakenly posted the latest crop acreage reporting data on its website Wednesday. The information was taken down shortly afterwards, but, to provide fair access to this information, the FSA reposted the data. FSA reported corn acreage…
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Livestock Producers Face Roadblocks as CRP Haying/Grazing Opens

Published August 3, 2021

This is the first week farmers and ranchers are eligible to hay and graze Conservation Reserve Program acres in the Dakotas and Minnesota, but program provisions are making this more challenging. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Michelle Page explains…
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FSA Drought Programs are Available for SD Farmers

Published July 12, 2021

The Farm Service Agency talked about drought programs and more during the South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says most programs triggered by the U.S. Drought Monitor are available in South Dakota, including the Livestock Forage Program.…
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FSA and RMA Officials Hear Firsthand About Historic Drought

Published July 2, 2021

North Dakota farmers and ranchers are dealing with historic drought conditions. Their voices were heard firsthand by USDA leadership in Carrington. "These conditions are ever bit as bad, maybe even worse, than any drought during my time as governor," said…
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USDA Takes a Closer Look at North Dakota’s Drought

Published June 30, 2021

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice-President Julie Ellingson attended the meeting with USDA officials in Mandan Wednesday. "Of course, what North Dakota livestock producers need the most is rain and that doesn't happen with a policy change, but we've asked…
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