USDA Service Centers in Montana Remain Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
Bozeman, MT, May 5, 2020 — Governor Bullock has issued a directive outlining the phased reopening of Montana and establishing conditions for Phase One. The USDA Service Centers in Montana will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible.
USDA Offers CLEAR30 Option for Producers to Enroll Land with Expiring Conservation Contracts
Water Quality-Focused Program Builds Upon CRP Contracts
USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by tornadoes, high winds and hail
Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.
Montana FSA: USDA's Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Signup Begins March 16
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 6, 2020 – Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup beginning March 16. The signup runs through May 15.
USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought, Wildfire
New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses
USDA and FarmRaise Launch Additional Online Disaster Assistance Decision Tool for Livestock, Honey Bee and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
Partnership further expands online library of disaster assistance and farm loan program reference resources and decision aids
USDA Designates 10 Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available
USDA To Compensate Drought-Stricken Ranchers for Above Normal Costs to Haul Livestock to Forage
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Assistance also available for feed and water hauling expenses
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2024 – Agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop.