Articles tagged under: Marcy Svenningsen
Closing Out Emergency Livestock Relief Programs
Published October 2, 2023
North Dakota FSA Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen explains that Emergency Relief Programs are closing out for livestock producers. In 2021 North Dakota livestock producers received $68 million in Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments. “In 2021, the entire state was in…FSA Administrator Comes to North Dakota
Published September 11, 2023
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a Farm Bill roundtable in Mandan, with FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. Hoeven says it’s important to have FSA input. "Not only do they administer the farm programs, but they have important input to add."…Drought Triggers LFP in North Dakota
Published September 1, 2023
North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says with drought progressing in northern North Dakota, eight counties are now eligible for the Livestock Forage Program. The list includes Bottineau, Rolette, Towner, Cavalier, Ramsey, Benson, Pierce and McHenry counties.…FSA Deadlines Ahead
Published July 7, 2023
The deadline for Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) and Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 enrollment is Friday. “That deadline has actually been extended from June 2 to give producers a little extra time to finish up those applications if…Livestock Assistance May Not be Needed This Year
Published June 16, 2023
North Dakota State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen is optimistic this could be the year where no emergency relief programs are needed. "The Livestock Forage Program is triggered by drought and thankfully, if you look at the drought…A Second Chance at LIP
Published May 12, 2023
The Farm Service Agency is providing additional flexibility with the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says it’s a short window for farmers to finish their application. "We had about 2,100 notices of…Staff Shortages Pinch County FSA Offices
Published May 1, 2023
North Dakota State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says workforce shortages are a major issue for county FSA offices nationwide. "The pandemic has acclerated the problem so the private industry started paying more competitive wages and the FSA…Gambling on the Next Farm Bill
Published April 27, 2023
Farmers have made their voices heard on PLC and ARC program preferences, and North Dakota State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says farmers don’t want to gamble on their insurance plan. "It would be nice to see it…CRP Enrollment Period Opens Next Week
Published February 17, 2023
North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says this enrollment includes both new and expiring Conservation Reserve Program offers. Even with high commodity prices, Svenningsen feels there’s still value in putting land into CRP. "The FSA introduced a…