Bill Beam

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...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several Conservation Reserve Program enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners.  FSA is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP now through June 6th.vvCRP has...

Producers may be familiar with USDA farm loans, a variety of direct and guaranteed loan products, but Farm Service Agency administrator Bill Beam said many farmers don’t realize these offerings also include.   “Operating and direct emergency farm loans to producers unable to secure financial or commercial financing.”   So, as...