USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable.

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in South Carolina Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 19, 2024 – Agricultural operations in South Carolina have been significantly impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a local lender. 

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Puerto Rico Impacted by Tropical Storm Ernesto

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 28, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Puerto Rico have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Ernesto and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers 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.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Up to $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities

USDA also announces record $2.3 billion investments under the Western Water Framework; Funding builds on Administration’s historic water conservation efforts, which have stabilized short-term western water supply and are investing in long-term solutions 

USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Minnesota Producers in Winona and Chippewa Counties Affected by High Winds, Excessive Rain, 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.