Articles tagged under: Whitney Place
Dairy Margin Coverage Deadline Approaches
Published April 22, 2024
Minnesota FSA Director Whitney Place is reminding dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program before the April 29 deadline. "With the extension of the 2018 farm bill, we also have extended the Dairy Margin Coverage Program and…A Reminder to Foreign Land Investors
Published April 17, 2024
Foreign investors with an interest in U.S. farm ground must report those land holdings and transactions to USDA. A news release from the Minnesota Farm Service Agency said that information must be filed within 90 days of the transaction. State…Agricult-HER: Lift Each Other Up
Published March 6, 2024
When asked, Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Director Whitney Place was reluctant to give advice. However, Place said it is important for women in agriculture to lift each other up. “There are people willing to be your mentor, be your…Contact FSA Office Regarding Disaster Relief
Published November 29, 2023
Every Minnesota county is included in at least one disaster declaration from this past year, with drought, excessive rain, snow, hail and high winds triggering the disaster program assistance. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place is encouraging farmers…Relief for Dumped Milk
Published September 18, 2023
Dairy farmers can sign up for a new assistance program from USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place says this program compensates dairy farmers for disaster-related losses. "Those dairy producers that were faced with dumping milk due to a…FSA Facing a Staff Shortage
Published July 7, 2023
The Farm Service Agency is facing a significant staffing shortage. "The FSA and federal government can provide a lot of different benefits in terms of healthcare, retirement plans and things like that, but we're not super competitive on salaries," said Whitney…Enrollment Underway for Grasslands CRP
Published April 21, 2023
Sign -up for the USDA Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program is underway until May 26. Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Whitney Place reminds farmers to get their application in as soon as possible. "It is a competitive process, so…HPAI Risk on the Agenda This Afternoon
Published April 10, 2023
A meeting will take place in Willmar this afternoon to evaluate the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the implications for the new farm bill. The meeting will include Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, Farm Service…The FSA Office Will Be a Busy Place for the Next Couple Weeks
Published March 3, 2022
The general signup deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program is Friday. The decision for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage program must be made by mid-month. "Even if you want to roll over your contract and make the same…