It’s been eight years since Congress has passed a Farm Bill, and with the farm program expiring at the end of the month, time to pass a new bill is running out. But what will happen at the local level if a new deal isn’t reached by the end of the month? During a panel…
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As we move closer to spring, deadlines for the 2024 growing season are fast approaching. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says one deadline fast approaching is the deadline to file program elections. Thiesse also reminds producers that their crop insurance deadline is also fast approaching. Producers with questions are encouraged to reach out to their…
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While many remain optimistic about the passing of a new farm bill in 2024 not all are so optimistic. Former North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Director Aaron Krauter says that he does not think that we will be getting a new farm bill next year and he explains why. Krauter also explained how modern…
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With July approaching the Farm Service Agency reminds you about the upcoming acreage reporting deadline that’s just around the corner. The FSA is also looking for people to run for office in their upcoming County Committee Elections. The FSA also gave an update on a correction for the Emergency Relief Program. People with any questions…
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If you haven’t signed up yet for the ARCPLC program—agriculture risk and price loss coverage–Nathan Peterson of the Farm Service Agency says you don’t have much time left to sign up. You can get more information online at FSA.USDA.GOV.
Fosston, MN — While there is still snow on the ground, the USDA Farm Service Agency is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make plans, get your financial documents in order, and apply for farm operating credit if needed. Julie Kolodji with FSA says Annual Operating Loans, which can be used for normal farm operating expenses.…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota is holding a public Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) webinar with the University of Minnesota Extension on February 15. Farmers and others involved in agriculture will have an opportunity to learn more about the ARC/PLC programs and factors to consider…
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Ada, MN — Farmers, if you are in need of additional storage, grain handling equipment, or trucks? The Farm Service Agencies Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program provides low-interest financing for farming operations to build or upgrade storage and drying facilities, purchase portable (new or used) structures, commodity handling equipment, or to purchase storage and…
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Bagley, MN — The deadline to report fall seeded crops is fast approaching. Nathan Peterson of the Clearwater County FSA Office says the deadline to report is November 15th. However, Peterson says this only pertains to crops that will be harvested, and not cover crops. And Peterson also provided an update on the ARC/PLC program.…
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Bagley, MN — Monday, October 1st is the start of the new fiscal year for the USDA Farm Service Agency and that means payments for various programs could be triggered. Nathan Peterson, Clearwater County FSA Executive Director, reminds producers to make sure their bank accounts are up to date if they are anticipating a payment.…
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