Tag: Farm Service Agency
USDA suspends foreclosures and debt collections on some farm loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is temporarily suspending foreclosures and past-due debt collections for distressed borrowers under two FSA loan programs
USDA reopens sign-up for farmers recovering from disasters
If your farm got hit by a disaster in 2017 or so far in 2018, you may be eligible for disaster assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), which just reopened two programs.
How to manage risk for non-insurable crops
The Farm Service Agency's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can be an important risk- management tool for fruit and vegetable growers.
Take time to review your farm records
As you continue to finish up your year-end business, it's a good time to review rental agreements, business plans and other farm records.
As you pause for Christmas, remember FSA deadlines
As the days draw closer to Christmas, remember to double check upcoming dates and deadlines at the Farm Service Agency.
Ask FSA Andy about farm operating loans
Direct operating loans allow farmers to purchase livestock, equipment, seed, feed, farm chemicals and supplies and refinance debt with certain limitations.
Ask FSA Andy about marketing assistance, facility loan programs
With harvest wrapping up, now is a good time to consider the FSA programs that may make our farm life easier.
Ask FSA Andy about Annie’s Project Retreat
Annie's Project provides education and a support network to enhance business skills of women involved in all aspects of agriculture.
Ask FSA Andy about county surveys
Data from the County Agricultural Production Survey and the December Agricultural Survey will be used to determine average yields for corn and soybeans.
Fill out your County Committee election ballots
This is your chance to elect a local farmer from your community to be involved in the decision making process with FSA.
