Articles tagged under: Zach Ducheneaux
Limits Increase for USDA Guaranteed Loans
Published October 4, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing the loan limits for those farmers seeking a guaranteed farm loan. The loan limit is increasing from $1.77 million to $1.82 million. In a statement, FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said this should help…Emergency Livestock Assistance Still Available for Northern Producers
Published September 25, 2021
Work continues at local Farm Service Agency offices on disaster programs. At the National Farmers Union annual Fly-In, FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux referenced the summer drought tour in North Dakota. "We heard the transport of freight was going to be…FSA Drought Programs are Available for SD Farmers
Published July 12, 2021
The Farm Service Agency talked about drought programs and more during the South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says most programs triggered by the U.S. Drought Monitor are available in South Dakota, including the Livestock Forage Program.…FSA and RMA Officials Hear Firsthand About Historic Drought
Published July 2, 2021
North Dakota farmers and ranchers are dealing with historic drought conditions. Their voices were heard firsthand by USDA leadership in Carrington. "These conditions are ever bit as bad, maybe even worse, than any drought during my time as governor," said…Watch for QLA and Remaining WHIP+ Payments
Published June 20, 2021
Quality Loss Adjustment Program payments and the additional 2019 WHIP+ Program payments are starting to make their way into farmer’s bank accounts. If you haven’t received those yet USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says to be patient. "One…FSA Drought Resources Available for Ranchers
Published May 10, 2021
As drought conditions expand in the Dakotas, Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says resources are available for livestock producers. The Livestock Forage Program provides payments to farmers and ranchers who lost grazing forage due to the drought. As of…Keeping Farmers Interested in CRP Sign-Up
Published April 21, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said the latest updates in the Conservation Reserve Program are a way to address the lagging CRP enrollment. "We tried to envision on how we bring more people into this. We want to invigorate…Ducheneaux Gets Familiar with New Role at FSA
Published April 16, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux's been with the USDA for six weeks, working remotely from South Dakota and getting familiar with programs. "Things are going really fast, but I love the job." Ducheneaux says there’s opportunity for more equitable…U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Excited to See Ducheneaux at FSA
Published February 21, 2021
Zach Ducheneaux ranches on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in north central South Dakota and currently serves on the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association board. Director of Policy Outreach Lia Biondo says Ducheneaux is passionate about beginning U.S. farmers and ranchers and…