USDA Designates Two Utah Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties Also Available
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Equity
Improvements Part of USDA’s Commitment to Increase Equity in All Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment.
USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21
New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23-24
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on March 23-24, 2022. The public – including urban producers– is encouraged to attend.
USDA Offers Low-Interest Loans for Agricultural Producers in Arkansas Impacted by Natural Disasters
Contact: Jessica Claypole
jessica.claypole@usda.gov
573-876-0935
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Equity
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment.
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 28 Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 28, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup to enroll by February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term.
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Equity
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment.
USDA to Open Signup March 16 for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands
Contact: Jessica Claypole
jessica.claypole@usda.gov
(573)-876-0935
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 5, 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 Updates Eligibility for Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP), which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers will also now be required to submit documentation to support information provided on their SMHPP application.