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USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program to Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1
Tue Sep 10, 2024 02:00 PM ESTWASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications starting on Monday, July 1 through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy producers who incur milk losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1infection in their dairy herds. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) expanded ELAP through the rule-making process to assist with a portion of financial losses resulting from reduced milk production when cattle are removed from commercial milking in dairy herds having a confirmed positive H5N1 test. Positive test results must be confirmed through the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL).USDA Now Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program to Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1
Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:00 AM ESTWASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy producers who incur milk losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1 infection in their dairy herds. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) expanded ELAP through the rule-making process to assist with a portion of financial losses resulting from reduced milk production when cattle are removed from commercial milking in dairy herds having a confirmed positive H5N1 test. Positive test results must be confirmed through the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL).Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
Mon Jun 17, 2024 08:00 AM ESTWASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs
Thu May 16, 2024 08:00 AM ESTVermont, May 16, 2024 – Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is now accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses incurred from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024. FSA will issue payments as applications are received and approved.
USDA Partners with FarmRaise to Offer Educational Tools and Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Agricultural Producers
Wed Apr 17, 2024 02:00 PM ESTColchester, VT, April 17, 2024 – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new, online Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers and cooperators who help producers access USDA disaster assistance, farm loans and other federal farm programs. The new LIP tool and the farm loan informational video resources were developed in partnership with FarmRaise and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). These tools are now available at www.farmraise.com/usda-fsa.
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Feb. 28
Fri Feb 23, 2024 05:00 PM ESTWASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024– Starting next Wednesday, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup begins Feb. 28, 2024, and ends April 29, 2024. For those who sign up for 2024 DMC coverage, payments may begin as soon as March 4, 2024, for any payments that triggered in January 2024.
USDA to Provide More Than $3 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
Fri Nov 3, 2023 12:00 AM ESTCOLCHESTER, Vt., November 3, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.
USDA Approves Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance
Mon Oct 2, 2023 12:00 AM ESTCOLCHESTER, Vt., October 2, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John Roberts today announced that all Vermont County FSA offices are approved to accept applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages from the July rainstorms that caused flooding and land instability in Vermont counties.
Vermont Farm Service Agency is Accepting Emergency Conservation Program Applications
Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:00 AM ESTCOLCHESTER, Vt., September 14, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John Roberts today announced that all Vermont County FSA offices are now accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to cost-share with producers for damages to farmland resulting from the July rainstorms that caused flooding in Vermont counties. ECP signup will begin on Monday, September 18, 2023 and end on Friday, November 17, 2023.
USDA Offers Disaster Program Flexibilities for Flood-Impacted Producers in the Northeast
Tue Aug 15, 2023 02:00 PM ESTRichmond, Vt., Aug. 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) have authorized policy flexibilities for key disaster assistance programs and crop insurance to aid Northeast agricultural operations that have been significantly impacted by recent flooding in 2023.Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates Nine Vermont Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Recent Severe Storms, Flooding and Mudslides
Tue Aug 15, 2023 01:30 PM ESTThis Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Vermont Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Floods
Tue Aug 15, 2023 01:30 PM ESTCOLCHESTER, Vt. – August 7, 2023 - Vermont agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by recent catastrophic flooding across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers 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 Offers Disaster Assistance to Vermont Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Floods
Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:00 PM ESTCOLCHESTER, Vt. – August 7, 2023 - Vermont agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by recent catastrophic flooding across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers 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 Names Appointees to the Vermont Farm Service Agency State Committee
Fri Jan 13, 2023 02:00 PM ESTColchester, Vt. - Jan. 13, 2023- The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced appointees who will serve on the Vermont USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee.
USDA Reopens Signup for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
Wed Apr 14, 2021 02:00 PM ESTColchester, Vt., April 14, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that signup has reopened for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The initial CFAP 2 signup ended on Dec. 11, 2020, but USDA has reopened sign-up for CFAP 2 for at least 60 days beginning April 5, 2021, for producers to apply or make modifications to existing CFAP 2 applications.
USDA Temporarily Suspends Debt Collections, Foreclosures and Other Activities on Farm Loans for Several Thousand Distressed Borrowers Due to Coronavirus
Wed Jan 27, 2021 02:00 PM ESTCOLCHESTER, VT, Jan. 27, 2021 – Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). USDA will temporarily suspend non-judicial foreclosures, debt offsets or wage garnishments, and referring foreclosures to the Department of Justice. USDA will work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to stop judicial foreclosures and evictions on accounts that were previously referred to the Department of Justice. Additionally, USDA has extended deadlines for producers to respond to loan servicing actions, including loan deferral consideration for financially distressed and delinquent borrowers. In addition, for the Guaranteed Loan program, flexibilities have been made available to lenders to assist in servicing their customers.
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
Mon Aug 17, 2020 02:00 PM ESTCOLCHESTER, VT, August 17, 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 Offers Farm Loans for Underserved and Beginning Farmers
Thu Aug 13, 2020 02:00 PM ESTColchester, VT, August 13, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans.
Farmers and Ranchers in Vermont Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Tue May 26, 2020 02:00 PM ESTColchester, VT, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.
Chittenden County Farm Service Agency is Accepting Emergency Conservation Program Applications
Mon Dec 2, 2019 12:00 AM ESTWilliston, Vt, Dec. 2, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lawrence Parker today announced that Chittenden County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from high winds and flooding occurring on October 31st thru November 2nd. ECP signup will begin on December 2, 2019, and end on January 1, 2020.
Farm Service Agency Announces Disaster Relief Payments for Loss of On-Farm Stored Commodities in Vermont
Fri Nov 1, 2019 12:30 PM America/New_YorkCOLCHESTER, Vt., November 1, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Vermont announced payments are now available to eligible producers who lost stored commodities due to natural disaster in 2018 or 2019. The On-Farm Storage Loss Program (OFSLP) was authorized by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019.
Voting Begins for 2019 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections
Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:00 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, October 28, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections.
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:00 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2019 – Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net programs – for the 2020 crop year. Meanwhile, producers who enrolled farms for the 2018 crop year have started receiving more than $1.5 billion for covered commodities for which payments were triggered under such programs.
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Mon Oct 7, 2019 12:00 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2019 – Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened signup today for the program that helps producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities.
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:00 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today extended the deadline to September 27 for dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2019. The deadline had been September 20.
USDA Designates 10 Vermont Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Wed Sep 18, 2019 12:00 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2019 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 10 Vermont counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Orange, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties who suffered losses due to excessive rain and prolonged, cool temperatures that have occurred since April 1, 2019, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.
USDA Opens Signup for Market Facilitation Program
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:40 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, July 29, 2019 – Signup opens today for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to assist farmers who continue to suffer from damages because of unjustified trade retaliation from foreign nations. Through MFP, USDA will provide up to $14.5 billion in direct payments to impacted producers, part of a broader trade relief package announced in late July. The sign-up period runs through Dec. 6.
Farm Service Agency Reminds Vermont Producers of 2019 Acreage Reporting Dates
Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:00 PM America/New_YorkCOLCHESTER, Vt., July 12, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that they must file accurate and timely crop acreage reports for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage, to prevent the potential loss of FSA program benefits.
Farm Service Agency in Vermont Extends Prevented Plant Crop Reporting Deadline to July 15
Fri Jun 28, 2019 03:00 PM America/New_YorkColchester, VT, June 28, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is extending the prevented plant crop reporting deadline for Vermont producers affected by spring flooding and excessive moisture.
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:00 AM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, June 13, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announces that signup begins June 17 for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy safety net that helps dairy producers manage the volatility of milk and feed prices, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
USDA Announces March Income over Feed Cost Margin Triggers Third 2019 Dairy Safety Net Payment
Wed May 8, 2019 02:30 PM America/New_YorkWashington, D.C., May 8, 2019 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced this week that the March 2019 income over feed cost margin was $8.85 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering the third payment for dairy producers who purchase the appropriate level of coverage under the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Producers' Costs for Organic Certification
Tue May 7, 2019 03:00 PM America/New_YorkWashington, D.C., May 7, 2019 – 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 fiscal 2019 funding are due Oct. 31, 2019.
USDA Announces New Decision Tool for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:00 PM America/New_YorkWASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help dairy producers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
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