Articles tagged under: FSA
Northern Plains Still Waiting on FSA Appointments
Published December 24, 2021
The Northern Plains is still waiting to hear more details about Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says to stay patient. "Announcements are coming out about every other week so I don't think it will be…South Dakota Farmers Union Meets This Week
Published December 13, 2021
The South Dakota Farmers Union will hold their 106th state convention on Thursday and Friday. "We have a great line-up of speakers coming," says Karla Hofhenke, executive director. "We have FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, Risk Management Agency Administrator Marsha Bunger…Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Begins Today
Published December 13, 2021
Sign-up for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage Program begins today. The USDA expanded the program, allowing farmers to enroll supplemental production. There are also updates to feed costs. "One of the changes we were able to make is to allow…Low Interest Emergency Loans Available for MN Farmers
Published November 7, 2021
The Farm Service Agency says farmers in Stearns County, Minnesota and the contiguous counties of Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Todd and Wright Counties will be eligible for Low Interest Physical Loss Loans for farmers who were affected…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…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.…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…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…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…