USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Montana Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought
BOZEMAN, Mont., July 15, 2021 – Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages.
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally.
USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers
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Farm Service Agency Will Begin Accepting Applications On July 22
Deadline Fast Approaching for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
HONOLULU, HAWAII, July 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin is reminding producers and landowners that the signup deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) current general signup is fast approaching. Eligible producers must submit their offers by July 23, 2021.
La Agencia de Servicios Agrícolas está aceptando nominaciones de agricultores y ganaderos para servir en los comités locales de condado
WASHINGTON, 15 de junio de 2023- El Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) está aceptando nominaciones para los miembros de los comités de condado para las elecciones que tendrán lugar a finales de este año.
USDA Designates Eight Montana Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.