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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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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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Watch for QLA and Remaining WHIP+ Payments

Published June 20, 2021

Quality Loss Adjustment Program payments and the additional 2019 WHIP+ Program payments are starting to make their way into farmer’s bank accounts. If you haven’t received those yet USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says to be patient. "One…
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USDA Responds to Restraining Order

Published June 16, 2021

The Agriculture Department is defending its plan to pay off 120 percent of FSA direct and guaranteed loans for socially disadvantaged farmers. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order one week ago, putting the payments on hold. A USDA…
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Meet the New USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

Published June 3, 2021

In the three weeks USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronaugh’s been on the job, the USDA continues to focus on COVID recovery. USDA has started to make payments to socially disadvantaged borrowers under the American Rescue Plan, authorizing the Farm…
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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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