Articles tagged under: socially disadvantaged farmers
Race Case
Published June 24, 2021
A federal judge in Florida has temporarily shut down the USDA loan forgiveness program for black and minority farmers. Judge Marcia Morales said Congress should not carry out “governmentally imposed discrimination based on race.” USDA will be allowed to continue…Scott Upset With Legal Battle Over Debt Relief Plan
Published June 23, 2021
Seven different lawsuits have been filed in federal court challenging USDA’s plan to pay off 120 percent of the FSA direct and guaranteed loans held by minority and socially disadvantaged farmers. This provision covers nearly $3 billion in loans and…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…Restraining Order Granted on Loan Forgiveness Program
Published June 11, 2021
A federal judge in Green Bay has issued a temporary restraining order, suspending a USDA loan forgiveness program for socially disadvantaged farmers. The American Rescue Plan pays off up to 120 percent of direct and guaranteed USDA loans. The lawsuit…Payments to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Begin Next Month
Published May 25, 2021
Through the American Rescue Plan, farmers who are black, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander are eligible for debt relief on direct and guaranteed FSA farm loans. On top of the loan payoff, USDA will pay an additional…Payments Going Out to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in June
Published May 24, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in South Carolina today. That follows a weekend visit to Georgia. This trip is highlighting USDA’s plan to pay off up to $4 billion in debt to minority and socially disadvantaged farmers. Through the American…