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Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.
Time to Turn in Ballots
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible producers should act now in the FSA county committee elections.
Your Ballot Matters in California
California Ag Today
FSA county committee elections give California producers a voice in federal programs.
The Root Cause of Farm Stress
California Ag Today
University of Georgia research shows farmers don’t want help managing stress, they want help managing the financial pressures causing it.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
USDA Opens New Round of Disaster Aid for Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Stage Two of SDRP expands support for farmers and ranchers with losses not covered in the first round.
Three Disaster Relief Programs Begin Sign Up Today
Line on Agriculture
The USDA has launched the second stage of its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to provide aid to farmers for crop, tree, bush, vine, and quality losses not covered by the initial stage.
Deadline Nears for USDA Emergency Livestock Relief Applications
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and ranchers hit by 2023–24 floods and hurricanes urged to apply before October 31, 2025.
USDA Opens $16 Billion Disaster Relief Program for Farmers Hit in 2023–2024
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers with crop losses from recent natural disasters can now apply for federal aid through the USDA’s new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
What is Covered Under New Disaster Assistance Program
Line on Agriculture
USDA is rolling out Phase One of the Supplemental Disaster Assistance Program.
Florida Farm Bill Signed into Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s 2025 Farm Bill is now law. With strong bipartisan support, the legislation brings sweeping changes aimed at strengthening agriculture and consumer protections across the state.
Farm Service Agency Economic Assistance Payments
Line on Agriculture
The FSA will beging issuing payments for the 2023 and 2024 crop year disaster claims.
Increasing Disaster Aid Access for Specialty Crop Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A bipartisan bill could make it easier for specialty crop farmers in the Southeast to access federal disaster relief.
Resetting Disaster Aid: A New Era for Specialty Crop Relief
California Ag Today
The Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act would waive income restrictions that currently prevent many specialty crop producers from receiving federal assistance.
Natural Disaster Assistance Bill Should Be Funded With Market Developments
Line on Agriculture
A new bill aims to provide more assistance to farmers hit by natural diaster which includes both positive and negative aspects for the ag industry, according to one state commodity group.
USDA Hurricane Relief Starts Kicking In
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is stepping in this week to support farmers and livestock producers affected by natural disasters. Over $143 million in crop insurance payments is headed to Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton, while another $92 million will go to livestock producers across the country.
USDA Opens Emergency Relief Program Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
ERP sign-up starts today for producers who experienced losses due to natural disaster in the 2022 calendar year.
California Disaster Assistance Programs
California Ag Today
If this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
California Disaster Assistance Programs with the SLO Farm Bureau
California Ag Today
If this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
Deadline Approaching for Disaster Relief Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
The deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to complete applications for the Emergency Relief Program is July 22.