Articles tagged under: Farm Service Agency
MPP Repayment Options
Published May 6, 2019
Dairy farmers who had coverage under the old Margin Protection Program are eligible to get back some of those premiums. Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce says there are a couple options available to dairy farmers. "There's an ability for…MFP Production Deadline Extended to May 17
Published April 29, 2019
During his visit to North Dakota, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the deadline to report production for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program will be extended to May 17. The extension was welcomed by North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson.…FSA Loan Limits Increase
Published April 15, 2019
USDA’s Farm Service Agency has increased limits for direct and guaranteed loans. The Direct Operating Loan limit increased from $300,000 to $400,000 and the Guaranteed Operating Loan limit increases from $1.4 million to $1.75 million. Limits for farm ownership loans…A Request for Livestock Aid
Published April 3, 2019
To aid farmers and ranchers in extreme weather conditions, a bipartisan group of senators is asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide Livestock Indemnity Program assistance as quickly as possible. In a letter, the lawmakers also requested the LIP approval…Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions
Published March 13, 2019
Nearly 100 Minnesota farm structures have failed in the winter conditions and 50 animals have perished as a result. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Joe Martin says the hardest hit area is southeastern Minnesota, but the northern and west…USDA Looking to Fill Local Staffing Needs
Published March 6, 2019
USDA is in the process of implementing the new farm bill, but there is a shortage of local workers to help farmers. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey told National Farmers Union members USDA is working…Starting to Get a Look at the New Farm Bill
Published February 1, 2019
Local Farm Service Agency offices are back to business following the partial government shutdown. State Executive Director Brad Thykeson says the farm bill implementation is top of mind. The farm bill was signed into law right before the shutdown. "The USDA…Peterson and Young Promote Bipartisan Compromise
Published January 22, 2019
Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Alaska Congressman Don Young are leading a bipartisan effort to reopen the government and secure the border. A letter has been sent to President Trump and congressional leadership, saying the partisan gridlock has gone on…USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices
Published January 22, 2019
All USDA Farm Service Agency offices will reopen beginning Thursday, January 24, offering a longer list of services to farmers and ranchers. For the first two full weeks, offices will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30…