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The Farm Service Agency just rolled out mapping technology, making it easier for producers to report land.

Farmers across Oregon and Washington can tap into federal emergency loans after March storms wreaked havoc on equipment and livestock.

The USDA is working to rehire staff at county Farm Service Agency offices after a wave of departures left these local operations lean. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says county staff are essential to making farm policy actually work.

New farmers are cheering some parts of the Farm Bill, though advocates worry about the gaps that could make starting out much harder.

The USDA is speeding up farm loans, cutting processing time and giving lenders more authority to say yes faster.

The USDA extended its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program deadline to September 30. Over $16 million is on the table for producers with qualifying losses from 2023 and 2024 crop years.

Livestock producers hit by wildfires in Oregon and Washington now have access to Conservation Reserve Program acres for emergency haying and grazing relief.

Oregon farmers and ranchers hit by drought or wildfire have several USDA programs available, covering everything from replanting orchards to hauling water for livestock. Your local USDA Service Center is the place to start.

The USDA is nudging farmers to check in with their crop insurance agent before September 1 and 30 deadlines hit for fall-planted crop coverage.

Freeze and frost damage across Okanogan County triggered a federal disaster designation, opening the door to FSA emergency loans for local farmers. Neighboring counties including Chelan and Whatcom are also included. Apply by March 31st.