U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When America’s farming …
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More than one-third of USDA farm-loan dollars to farmers — at least $1.7 billion, based on recent data — now will need approval not only from the Farm Service Agency …
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Agricultural Producers Have Until April 15th to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2025 Crop Year
by Colton YoungMontana Enrollment Currently At 65.2% of Expected BOZEMAN, Montana. March 28, 2025 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs …
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The Trump administration is pressing to eliminate local USDA offices around the country while slashing more than $1 billion in grants tied to local and regional food markets and continuing …
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National Farmers Union and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations
by Colter BrownNational Farmers Union and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency county-level offices. …
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Raska and Peterson Appointed to Montana FSA State Committee
by Colter BrownThe USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the appointment of Tracey L. Peterson of Fallon and Lola Raska of Great Falls to serve on the Montana FSA state committee. …
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USDA Offers Livestock Disaster Program Flexibilities for Producers Hit by Drought and Winter Storms
by Colter BrownBozeman, Montana – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has provided additional flexibilities and further enhanced disaster recovery assistance provided by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity …
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USDA Announces Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying …
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Montana Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees Announced
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Friday announced a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee Appointees. State committees are selected by the Secretary and are responsible for carrying …
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President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Maureen Wicks as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for Montana. FSA State Executive Directors …
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