Articles tagged under: Farm Service Agency
FSA Continues to Work on WHIP+
Published June 24, 2020
The USDA CFAP program is in the spotlight, but North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brad Thykeson says WHIP+ has not been forgotten. There is a quality component to this program. "They're working on that in Washington, trying…Farm Service Agency County Offices Start to Reopen
Published June 22, 2020
Starting Monday, North Dakota Farm Service Agency county offices (and other USDA centers) will reopen to visitors in the office by appointment only. Visitors are encouraged to wear face coverings during appointments and masks will be available to use at…2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Begins in Fall
Published June 20, 2020
The Dairy Margin Coverage program sign-up for 2021 will begin on October 12 and run through December 11, 2020. The Farm Service Agency is encouraging dairy producers to sign up for the program. So far this year, the DMC has…A Look at the Third Week of CFAP Sign-Up
Published June 15, 2020
The USDA has processed just under 20 percent of the $16 billion in direct payments currently available in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. That’s according to the latest data from the USDA Farm Service Agency. In the first three weeks…USDA Releases Sign-Up Stats from First Week of CFAP
Published June 5, 2020
In the first week of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program sign-up, the USDA Farm Service Agency said they received more than 86,000 applications. The USDA approved more than $545 million in payments to U.S. producers. Most of those payments went…More Clarity Provided on the CFAP Payments
Published May 29, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a call with local farm groups to get feedback on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments last week. In the discussion, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked North Dakota Farm…Flexibility Offered for FSA Direct and Operating Loans
Published May 22, 2020
The Farm Service Agency is expanding its Disaster Set-Aside loan provision to farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible producers will be able to set aside their next payment for a FSA direct loan until the maturity date for the…More COVID-19 Direct Payment Details Expected Soon
Published May 18, 2020
The Office of Management and Budget has completed the review of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Now, agriculture is waiting on the official announcement. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network on Friday, USDA Under Secretary for Farm…FSA Prepares for Direct Payment Sign-Up
Published May 13, 2020
The Farm Service Agency is preparing farmers and ranchers for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payment sign-up. To sign-up, farmers will need to be in contact with their county FSA office to schedule an appointment. Due to the COVID-19…