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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.
Applications Due by Apr. 22
EAST LANSING, Mich., Apr. 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now hiring three program technicians in Michigan to increase service to farmers and ranchers in the state.
FSA Program Technician Positions are available at USDA Service Centers in:
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19
Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
SAFE helps producers achieve critical conservation goals, while receiving financial benefits.
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Provides Producers with Marketing Flexibilities Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties
LINCOLN, Neb., April 20, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help Nebraska farmers and livestock producers across the state recover from recent wildfires and ongoing drought. Producers impacted by these events 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.
USDA Disaster Assistance for Drought and Wildfire Recovery
“Although commodity prices are starting to show a glimmer of improvement, recent depressed prices and drops in revenue compounded by the effects of the pandemic have seriously impacted the bottom line for most agricultural operations,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Through safety-net programs like ARC and PLC, we can help producers mitigate these financial stressors and keep the ag industry moving forward.
