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Dry Bean Scene

Published May 18, 2025

The Trump Administration has named the new Farm Service Agency state directors. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter welcomes these appointments in this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene. Listen.

Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money

Published May 15, 2025

The Farm Service Agency was seeking more efficiency even before the current reduction in staff. To that end, USDA accepts electronic acreage reports for FSA programs and crop insurance. MyAgData CEO Michelle Tressel says her company has taken a labor-intensive,…

County FSA, NRCS Office Closures Proposed

Published April 16, 2025

Government Executive is reporting the Trump Administration is planning significant cuts at USDA, including the office closures at the county level. The publication got access to documents from the Office of Management and Budget for the 2026 fiscal year. In…

Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Published March 9, 2025

South Dakota farmer Lance Perrion shared his thoughts on the challenges facing agriculture during the National Farmers Union Convention. Perrion, a third-generation farmer from Ipswich, grows corn, soybeans, and wheat while also running an agribusiness that includes seed cleaning and…

Klobuchar Sees a Threat to Agricultural Stability

Published March 7, 2025

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is voicing concerns over the impact of President Trump’s volatile tariff strategy, warning it could have serious consequences for the state’s farmers. Speaking ahead of the President’s joint address to Congress, Klobuchar emphasized the importance of…

Documenting Loss: Key to Disaster Assistance

Published October 10, 2024

The Farm Service Agency has disaster programs available for those farmers and ranchers affected by the fires in western North Dakota. Documentation is necessary to utilize the assistance programs. “A picture is worth a thousand words so before you start…

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

Published March 15, 2023

In preparation for the '23 farm bill, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency provide technical assistance to lawmakers on farm programs. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger believes it is important for farmers and ranchers to remind lawmakers about the…

ERP Phase 2 Coverage Differs From First Round

Published January 27, 2023

The Emergency Relief Program Phase Two covers shallow losses not accounted for under Phase One. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says farmers should note that the second phase is being based off of revenue and not…

Emergency Relief Program Phase Two Coming Soon

Published September 17, 2022

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux tells the Red River Farm Network the second phase of the Emergency Relief Program and the Emergency Livestock Relief Program will be rolled out at the same time, likely this fall. The details of…

Trying to Fix Emergency Relief Program Hiccups

Published June 29, 2022

The USDA knows there were a few hiccups in the implementation of the Emergency Relief Program. "The AGI-related issues, we're looking to the flexibility in the regulations for that," said Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. "Some of the tax…

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Dry Bean Scene

Electronic Acreage Reporting Saves Time and Money

County FSA, NRCS Office Closures Proposed

Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Klobuchar Sees a Threat to Agricultural Stability

Documenting Loss: Key to Disaster Assistance

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

ERP Phase 2 Coverage Differs From First Round

Emergency Relief Program Phase Two Coming Soon

Trying to Fix Emergency Relief Program Hiccups

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