Articles tagged under: ND FSA

Bridge Payments Flowing Quickly Into North Dakota Farm Economy

Published March 10, 2026

Federal farm assistance dollars are moving quickly into the rural economy through the Farmer Bridge Payment Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Brad Thykeson says farmers were ready for the program when it launched on February 23, and…
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Thykeson Talks Relief, Resilience at Countryside Insurance Meeting

Published February 5, 2026

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson told farmers in Reynolds that federal assistance programs are meant to provide short-term relief as producers work through financial challenges. Speaking at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmers Meeting, Thykeson said "these payments…
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FBA Provide Support Until ARC/PLC Payments Kick In

Published December 16, 2025

According to North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, the Farmer Bridge Assistance payments are designed to help fill the financial gap until updated ARC and PLC payments are distributed in October. “I think that the Trump administration realizes…
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Farmers Urged to Report Crop Losses

Published June 29, 2025

North Dakota State FSA Director Brad Thykeson is urging farmers to stay in close contact with their county offices after the recent storms. While no federal disaster declarations have been made yet, Thykeson said accurate crop loss reporting is critical…
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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…
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CRP Deadline Approaches

Published February 24, 2020

The general Conservation Reserve Program sign-up period expires this Friday. North Dakota Farm Service Agency program director Wanda Braton says this is a highly competitive signup process. "The offers are based on the specific location of where they're looking to…
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FSA Setting Up Appointments

Published February 5, 2020

With the CRP general sign-up, the ARC/PLC sign-up, the Market Facilitation Program and WHIP-plus, it is a busy time for the Farm Service Agency county offices. According to North Dakota State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, appointments are being taken. "If…
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MFP Payments are Being Made

Published October 24, 2018

Checks are going out for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Director Brad Thykeson says payments have been made to wheat farmers. "We're going through some growing pains because the program is so new, but we…
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