Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Application Deadline is Sept. 11

August 31, 2020 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.

USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 21, 2020 - Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19

USDA Opens Signup Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Now through May 15

March 19, 2020 – Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup beginning March 16. The signup runs through May 15.

USDA Reminds Producers of Dec. 1st Sales Closing Date for Noninsurable Crops

November 12, 2018 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the crop deadline of December 1, 2018.

FSA County Committee Nomination Period Began June 15; Ends Aug. 1

July 26, 2017 - Nacogdoches-Angelina-Trinity-San Augustine-Shelby County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lance Jacobs, announced that the nomination period for local FSA county committees began on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

"County Committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local level," said Jacobs.

Farm Service Agency Public Meetings Schedule Includes Shelby County

July 6, 2017 - Nacogdoches-Angelina-Trinity-San Augustine-Shelby Farm Service Agency will conduct public meetings to discuss the County Committee election / nomination process and other FSA assistance programs as well as FSA farm loan programs. Agency representatives will be available to answer any questions regarding all programs available to producers. The meetings will be held on the following dates at the places listed:

Farm Service Agency Public Meetings Scheduled

June 13, 2016 - Nacogdoches-Angelina-Trinity-San Augustine-Shelby Farm Service Agency will conduct public meetings to discuss the County Committee election / nomination process and other FSA assistance programs as well as FSA farm loan programs. Agency representatives will be available to answer any questions regarding all programs available to producers. The meetings will be held on the following dates at the places listed:

National Agriculture Day Honors Stewards of a Healthy Planet

March 15, 2016 - March 15 is National Agriculture Day – a day designated each year by the Agriculture Council of America to celebrate the accomplishments of agriculture. Texas FSA joins the council in recognizing farmers and ranchers for their contributions to the nation’s outstanding quality of life. This year’s theme is Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.

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Submitted by Tina A. Crofford