Bill Beam

The USDA is rolling out new options for conservation programs that could help farmers tackle rising costs and environmental challenges.

With only a limited number of acres available this year, landowners have a unique opportunity to improve soil and water quality while supporting wildlife habitat.

With the DMC program now enhanced for dairy farms, producers have a chance to secure better coverage through 2026. Let’s break down what this means.

Thanks to the government shutdown in the fall, there was a delay in the voting period for FSA County Committee elections.

USDA's Conservation Reserve Program numbers are out for 2025.

Producers who experience losses covered by crop insurance or by noninsured crop disaster assistance program can sign up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

The FSA County Committee election cycle is now underway, with nominations being accepted, now through August 1st. And growers across the PNW are encouraged to apply.

Nominations are being accepted from farmers and ranchers to serve on local USDA Farm Service Agency county committees.  These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.  All nomination forms for the 2025 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by August 1st.   “Serving o...

After spring planting is finished, producers should make an appointment with their local FSA county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline.  July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and crop.   “...

The USDA is now accepting applications for the Conservation Reserve Program; FSA will accept those applications through June 6th.  FSA administrator Bill Beam said in addition, applications for continuous CRP acreage enrollment are also being accepted through June 6th.   He noted t...