After the Storm, the Deadlines Begin

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA outlines disaster assistance and reporting requirements for Alabama and Florida agricultural producers recovering from Hurricane Isaias.

Hurricane Recovery Doesn't End When the Storm Passes

Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Southeast faces another round of hurricane cleanup, Georgia farmers are receiving long-awaited Hurricane Helene relief notifications. Applicants are urged to check their email.

Tax Considerations When Using USDA Livestock Programs

Line on Agriculture
Tax implications when receiving reimbursement from USDA or insurance companies for disaster-related losses.

The Farm Bill Waiting Game

Southeast Regional Ag News
Disaster assistance, input costs and animal health are among the issues on the table for Southeast agriculture.

EPA Grants RFS Exemptions, USDA Introduces New Rancher Intiative

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The Environmental Protection Agency has granted 1.76 billion gallons of exemptions from the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA plans to reallocate these volumes to 2026 and 2027 obligations, effectively neutralizing the impact.

Meanwhile, the USDA's Ranchers First Initiative introduces a new insurance option for ranchers to retain heifers for breeding, expands disaster assistance, supports small beef processors, and prioritizes American beef in federal procurement.

Georgia Helene Block Grant Payments Expected This Fall

Southeast Regional Ag News
More than $900 million has been requested against roughly $531 million in available disaster assistance.

Florida Extends Hurricane Disaster Aid Deadline

Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons now have until January 1, 2027, to apply for assistance.

Storm Relief Window Widens in Georgia

Southeast Regional Ag News
As drought and wildfires persist, farmers gain additional time to secure critical recovery assistance.

US Seafood Industry Gets Support

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The USDA has established a new Office of Seafood to support the seafood industry, including fishermen of all species. The office, led by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, aims to provide resources such as grants, loans, and risk management for infrastructure, workforce development, procurement, marketing, and disaster assistance

Southeast on Alert for Fire and Drought

Southeast Regional Ag News
Southeastern states are seeing heightened wildfire risk and agricultural impacts tied to ongoing dry weather.

Federal Help Sought for Peach Farmers

California Ag Today
Lawmakers urge swift action as growers confront mounting losses.

Florida Farmers Hit Hard by Historic Freeze as USDA Unlocks Disaster Aid

Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials estimate more than $3 billion in agricultural losses following the damaging winter cold.

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

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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.