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Last week, the USDA announced a new way of doing business through FSA farm loan programs.  The Department said these changes will increase flexibility and resiliency for Ag producers/borrowers.   “I think that these changes to the terms are really transformative," said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.  "We're really proud of ...

Shellfish growers who suffer losses from a qualifying natural disaster event may be eligible for assistance through the Farm Service Agency.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.

Farmers and ranchers across the land have dealt with various natural disasters of late; floods, fires and drought for example.  What should they do to begin the process to access USDA disaster programs?  FSA Deputy Administrator Scott Barlow said it starts with "...folks i...

Farmers have a few days left to apply for 2018 crop year marketing assistance loans. The USDA said May 31, 2019, is the deadline for assistance loans for feed grains, upland cotton, soybean and minor oilseeds.   Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce says the loans provide short-term financing, “allowing producers to meet interim cash flow needs and market their crops following a timeli

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding a wide variety of growers that December 15th is an important deadline for many of their programs.   Dairy producers have until December 15, 2017 to enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy). Secretary...

The Farm Service Agency sent out ballots this week to participants in their programs to elect the new county committee members.   Chris Bieker said these committees impact the farmers’ bottom line.   “In a very diverse state like Washington State where we’ve got different kinds of agriculture, different kinds of climate, the decisions the county committees make can be very important in terms of fa

The Chelan and Douglas County Farm Service Agency is reminding growers of Alfalfa, Grass (grazing & hay), Triticale, Wheat, Canola, Peas and any other fall seeded crops that accurate acreage reporting is due by December 15th to comply with FSA program requirements. ...

The Farm Service Agency says they are ready to help any producers who have suffered losses due to the wildfires and they offer many programs to cover a wide variety of situations.   Acting Director for Washington State Rod Hamilton said there is one common thread to all the programs.  ...

Washington State Farm Service Agency offices may be closes or at the very least have limited personnel for much of this week.   Beginning Tuesday, FSA will be involved in training that may require all members of a county office.   The FSA is asking anyone with business at an FSA office to please plan ahead.   ...