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USDA Disaster Assistance Available for Southeast Producers After Winter Storms Many producers in the Southeast have been impacted over the past few weeks with crippling winter weather, causing significant damages to crops, livestock, and agricultural infrastructure. In response, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced several disaster assistance options designed to help producers recover and rebuild after these severe …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open during the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. The program provides financial assistance to dairy producers when the margin between the average feed cost and all-milk price falls below the coverage level selected by the producer. Secretary Rollins emphasized the importance …
In a significant move for Alabama’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of five esteemed leaders to the Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee under the Trump Administration. This development underscores a commitment to bolstering support for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the state. If you’re involved in Alabama agriculture or simply …
Severe Drought Takes a Toll on Alabama Farmers Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially designated 19 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas following prolonged drought conditions. The designation reflects widespread agricultural losses during the most recent growing season. “The drought severely affected several Alabama counties, impacting …
USDA Releases More Details on Bridge Assistance Program Payments Additional details are emerging about the new Bridge Assistance Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, providing farmers with clearer guidance on eligibility, payment limits, and reporting requirements. The program is designed to strengthen the farm safety net by offering targeted financial support based on 2025 planted acres, with payments …
USDA Releases Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payment Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially released the long-awaited payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, providing clarity and certainty for producers planning for the 2026 growing season. Announced late last year, the FBA Program delivers $12 billion in total assistance, with $11 billion allocated to row crop …
Farm Service Agency Shares Details on Upcoming Bridge Assistance Payments With bridge assistance payments to farmers expected soon, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing more insight into how those payments will be calculated and distributed. We sat down with Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce to discuss what producers can expect as the program moves closer to …
USDA Resumes FSA Operations, Allowing Peanut Farmers to Access Critical Loans After weeks of uncertainty caused by the government shutdown, the nation’s peanut farmers are finally getting some good news. The shutdown had prevented the industry from securing essential farm loans or placing peanuts in the loan program to receive the minimum price of $3.55 per ton. “Because of the …
USDA Resumes Farm Service Agency Operations Amid Government Shutdown While the government shutdown continues to affect many areas of the federal government, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the resumption of core operations at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) — a move welcomed by producers and commodity groups alike. The shutdown had forced the closure of many federal …
USDA Announces Second ECAP Payment for 2024 Crop Year The USDA is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payment to support eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. This comes as part of the $10 billion authorized to provide financial relief due to rising input costs and falling commodity prices. “USDA is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance …
