Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). The announcement was made at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries …
WHIP+ Includes Milk Loss Program
USDA announced this week that ag producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus, otherwise known as WHIP+. Signup for the program starts Sept. 11th. While a majority of the program covers various crops, the relief package does include new programs to cover losses for milk dumped or …
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
Enrollment for 2020 Begins October 7 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2019 is Sept. 20, 2019. Authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, the program offers reasonably priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the …
Three Alabama Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Dale, Geneva, and Henry counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. This natural disaster …
Holmes County, Florida Designated as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also Available WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Holmes County, Florida, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend …
State, Federal Leaders Announce Next Steps for Hurricane Michael Disaster Aid
Applications for assistance open on September 11 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sen. David Perdue-September 10, 2019) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), Governor Brian Kemp, and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black announced that agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Michael, or other natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, can apply for …
Producers Affected by Natural Disasters Can Sign Up for Whip+
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Tyron Spearman reports that signup for this program starts Wednesday, Sept. 11. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Alabama Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
ATLANTA (SBA-September 10, 2019) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Geneva County, Alabama as a result of drought beginning June 25, 2019. “This county is eligible because it is contiguous to one or more …
SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
ATLANTA (SBA-September 10, 2019) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Holmes, Jackson, Walton and Washington counties in Florida as a result of drought that began on June 25, 2019. “When the Secretary of Agriculture …
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
Signup begins Sept. 11 for more than $3 billion in aid. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Signup for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will begin Sept. 11, 2019. “U.S. …