Articles tagged under: FSA
Local Farm Groups Give FSA Feedback on CFAP 2.0
Published October 2, 2020
Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce reviewed the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program with local farm groups in a roundtable hosted by Senator John Hoeven. In feedback, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association said disparity remains between those who sold livestock early…FSA Works to Speed Up WHIP+ Processing
Published September 21, 2020
The Farm Service Agency is trying to reduce the time required to process and review WHIP+ applications. Sign-up for the program opened in September 2019 and some farmers haven’t received a payment. It's a busy time at local offices. The…CFAP Sign-Up Lags with Extended Deadline
Published September 2, 2020
With just days left in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program sign-up period, the Farm Service Agency says they’ve paid out more than $9.4 billion of the $16 billion allocated for the program. So far, Minnesota farmers received more than $583…FSA Confirms Large 2020 Prevent Plant Acres in Dakotas
Published August 13, 2020
In their first prevent plant estimate of 2020, the Farm Service Agency says there are nearly nine million prevent plant acres across the country. North Dakota has the most at more than 2.57 million acres. The majority of those acres…Farm Service Agency County Offices Start to Reopen
Published June 22, 2020
Starting Monday, North Dakota Farm Service Agency county offices (and other USDA centers) will reopen to visitors in the office by appointment only. Visitors are encouraged to wear face coverings during appointments and masks will be available to use at…More COVID-19 Direct Payment Details Expected Soon
Published May 18, 2020
The Office of Management and Budget has completed the review of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Now, agriculture is waiting on the official announcement. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network on Friday, USDA Under Secretary for Farm…FSA Prepares for Direct Payment Sign-Up
Published May 13, 2020
The Farm Service Agency is preparing farmers and ranchers for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payment sign-up. To sign-up, farmers will need to be in contact with their county FSA office to schedule an appointment. Due to the COVID-19…3.4 Million Acres Accepted for CRP
Published March 27, 2020
USDA has accepted more than 3.4 million acres into the general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program. This was the first general signup enrollment in four years. Texas had the most acres accepted at 540,000. Over 126,000 acres were accepted…FSA/NRCS Service Delivered by Phone During COVID-19
Published March 23, 2020
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, USDA will be open for business by phone appointment only. According to a weekend announcement from USDA, FSA and NRCS program staff will continue to come into the office, but services will be delivered by…