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Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
What is Covered Under New Disaster Assistance Program
Line on Agriculture
USDA is rolling out Phase One of the Supplemental Disaster Assistance Program.
Carroll Appointed as Alabama's FSA Executive Director
Southeast Regional Ag News
Monica Carroll, an experienced Alabama farmer, has been appointed as the new executive director of the state’s Farm Service Agency, focusing on crucial programs for farmers during challenging times.
Drought Prompts Alabama Disaster Designations
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced this week that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to prolonged drought conditions in 2025.
Farm Service Agency Economic Assistance Payments
Line on Agriculture
The FSA will beging issuing payments for the 2023 and 2024 crop year disaster claims.
ARC and PLC Enrollment Open
Line on Agriculture
Producers must sign up for the 2025 year for PLC and ARC through the Farm Service Agency.
Matt Gellings
Idaho Ag Today
Matt Gellings broke both of his legs and couldn’t walk for six months after he crashed his snowmobile into a snow-covered stump in January of 2016.
Have a USDA Payment? Hop Online!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Starting in February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make loan payments online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Florida Congressman Challenges USDA on Performance
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
The KISS Method of Farm Loans
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency.
Consider Conservation Programs for Extra Income Potential
Line on Agriculture
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator, Zach Ducheneaux was interviewed by Line on Agriculture Host, Lorrie Boyer at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida.
PLC, ARC, or STAX?
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2023, FSA program decisions may not be as easy for cotton producers as they were in 2022.
Time to Streamline the FSA Loan Process?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Slowing things down right at the get-go is the loan application. The initial paperwork is 29-pages at the short end according the USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
Farm Loan Application Tool
Farm of the Future
The Farm Service Agency is rolling out a new loan assistance tool to help farmers understand programs and eligibility.
House Ag Committee Looks to Ensure Viability of Young Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
The Future (Waistband) is Elastic
Southeast Regional Ag News
The transition toward remote work at the start of COVID-19 led to a dramatic decrease in consumer demand for dress clothing, which has continued to affect the entire supply chain of cotton and wool.
Value Added Ag Has MicroLoans Available
Farm of the Future
For value added agriculture, often there are challenges in finding financing. The Farm Service Agency offers micro loans for added-value agriculture.