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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…

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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Finding Drought Relief Solutions for MN Farmers

Published June 25, 2021

As severe drought conditions spread, the Minnesota Agriculture Department is exploring ways to help farmers. In a stakeholder call on Friday, Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen said disaster loans could be available for farmers through the Rural Finance Authority. "We haven't…

Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Getting Debt Relief from USDA

Published May 21, 2021

The USDA will start issuing loan payments to socially disadvantaged farmers in early June. This relief is part of the American Rescue Plan, the latest round of COVID-19 relief from the Biden Administration. USDA’s Farm Service Agency can pay up…

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FSA Drought Resources Available for Ranchers

Published May 10, 2021

As drought conditions expand in the Dakotas, Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says resources are available for livestock producers. The Livestock Forage Program provides payments to farmers and ranchers who lost grazing forage due to the drought. As of…

FSA Still Finalizing Quality Loss Adjustment Payments

Published May 7, 2021

According to the Farm Service Agency, county offices are still finalizing the Quality Loss Adjustment applications. As of May 3, FSA received more than 41,200 applications for the QLA program. The timeline goal for FSA to issue QLA payments is…

Keeping Farmers Interested in CRP Sign-Up

Published April 21, 2021

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said the latest updates in the Conservation Reserve Program are a way to address the lagging CRP enrollment. "We tried to envision on how we bring more people into this. We want to invigorate…

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Ducheneaux Gets Familiar with New Role at FSA

Published April 16, 2021

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux's been with the USDA for six weeks, working remotely from South Dakota and getting familiar with programs. "Things are going really fast, but I love the job." Ducheneaux says there’s opportunity for more equitable…

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CFAP 2 Sign-up Has Reopened

Published April 5, 2021

As of today, USDA is reopening enrollment for CFAP 2. This signup will continue for 60 days. The Farm Service Agency has committed at least $2.5 million to improve access and outreach to socially disadvantaged farmers.

New USDA Assistance Plan Includes Further Funding for Crop and Cattle Producers

Published March 24, 2021

The Pandemic Assistance for Producers plan from USDA includes cattle top-up payments for ranchers who sold into a depressed market after the first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program deadline of April 15. These payment rates vary depending on the class of…

Articles tagged under: Farm Service Agency

FSA and RMA Officials Hear Firsthand About Historic Drought

USDA Takes a Closer Look at North Dakota’s Drought

Finding Drought Relief Solutions for MN Farmers

Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Getting Debt Relief from USDA

FSA Drought Resources Available for Ranchers

FSA Still Finalizing Quality Loss Adjustment Payments

Keeping Farmers Interested in CRP Sign-Up

Ducheneaux Gets Familiar with New Role at FSA

CFAP 2 Sign-up Has Reopened

New USDA Assistance Plan Includes Further Funding for Crop and Cattle Producers

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