Dairy Producers in Virginia Reminded to Enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage by April 29   

RICHMOND, VA, April 15, 2024– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll by April 29, 2024, for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Feb. 28, 2024, and payments, retroactive to January, began in March 2024. So far, DMC payments triggered in January and February of 2024 at margins of $8.48 and $9.44 respectively.   

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Georgia Reminds Agricultural Producers to Report Damage or Losses Following Inclement Weather

Contact: Jay Ivey
Jay.Ivey@usda.gov
706-510-5318

Athens, GA., Apr. 17, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director in Georgia, Arthur Tripp, Jr., reminds agricultural producers to timely report any damage or losses following inclement weather events in order to remain eligible for FSA disaster assistance programs and resources. 

Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters Texas

Physical loss loans 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.

State: Texas