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USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 30 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation…
USDA Accepts 2.2 million acres in CRP
Enrollment Nears the Conservation Reserve Program 27 million Acre Cap The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Illinois Impacted by Recent Tornadoes, High Winds & Flooding
Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
USDA Opens Application Period for Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal…
USDA Awards $50 Million to Support Farmworkers and Agricultural Employers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $50 million to 141 awardees…
USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers to Help Offset On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for 2024 and 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include…
Crop Acreage Reports Coming Due
Agricultural producers in Illinois should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage…
USDA CRP Program General Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland…
USDA News release
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees…
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs
Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic…
USDA Farm Loan Programs News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 3, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers that…
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can…