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Your Golden Chance to Improve Farm Programs Locally

By John Dobberstein posted on June 16, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Equipment, Soil Health

We have an ag appropriations bill and Farm Bill 2.0 coming down the pike. For these programs to operate well locally we need farmers involved in the decision making.

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USDA to Resume Farmer Aid Programs During Shutdown

By John Dobberstein posted on October 22, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

In a post on X, Rollins said the USDA will re-open county offices and resume Farm Service Agency core operations, including critical services for farm loan processing, ARC/PLC payments and other programs.

More Details, Analysis on ECAP Economic Assistance Funds, Applications

March 26, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Source: Farmdoc Daily

The FSA has provided an ECAP website that outlines the application process, eligibility requirements, payment rates and other information for producers.

USDA Expands Aid for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

October 7, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts.

USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs

August 10, 2020

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for eligible certification expenses paid between Oct. 1, 2019, and Sept. 30, 2020, are due Oct. 31, 2020.

USDA Launches Pilot Program for Prairie Pothole Producers Planting Cover Crops

February 24, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced a new pilot program that enables farmers in the Prairie Pothole region to receive payments for planting cover crops on their land for three to five years. The new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) pilot is available to producers in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Third Set of 2019 MFP Payments Coming This Week

February 3, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments. The payments will begin to show up in farmers’ bank accounts by the end of this week.

Cover Crops Eligible for USDA FSA Market Facilitation Program Payments

July 25, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

USDA officials held a conference call on July 25 announcing further details of the $16 billion package to support American farmers. One of the highlights was new information on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP).

Secretary Perdue Statement on Confirmation of Bill Northey for Key USDA Post

February 27, 2018

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the Senate’s long-awaited confirmation of Bill Northey to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Northey will serve as Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service (FFAS).

5 Steps to Ensure Conservation Compliance

April 17, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

To be eligible to receive many USDA benefits, including loans and federal crop insurance premium subsidies, growers must comply with requirements for highly erodible lands and wetlands.

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