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Top Story #6: A New Administration in Washington D.C.

Published December 30, 2021

President Biden signed 17 executive orders on his first day in office, including a review of the Trump administration’s environmental regulations. COVID recovery and climate change have also been priorities in the first year of the administration. In late February,…

Northern Plains Still Waiting on FSA Appointments

Published December 24, 2021

The Northern Plains is still waiting to hear more details about Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says to stay patient. "Announcements are coming out about every other week so I don't think it will be…

South Dakota Farmers Union Meets This Week

Published December 13, 2021

The South Dakota Farmers Union will hold their 106th state convention on Thursday and Friday. "We have a great line-up of speakers coming," says Karla Hofhenke, executive director. "We have FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, Risk Management Agency Administrator Marsha Bunger…

Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Begins Today

Published December 13, 2021

Sign-up for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage Program begins today. The USDA expanded the program, allowing farmers to enroll supplemental production. There are also updates to feed costs. "One of the changes we were able to make is to allow…

ND Ag Groups Give Input on Livestock Disaster Aid

Published November 10, 2021

North Dakota farm groups met with Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux in a roundtable discussion this week to discuss the distribution of $10 billion in disaster aid Congress approved in September. It's still not clear when USDA will announce…

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…

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Top Story #6: A New Administration in Washington D.C.

Northern Plains Still Waiting on FSA Appointments

South Dakota Farmers Union Meets This Week

Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Begins Today

ND Ag Groups Give Input on Livestock Disaster Aid

Limits Increase for USDA Guaranteed Loans

Emergency Livestock Assistance Still Available for Northern Producers

FSA Drought Programs are Available for SD Farmers

FSA and RMA Officials Hear Firsthand About Historic Drought

Watch for QLA and Remaining WHIP+ Payments

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