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National Farmers Union signs MOU with FSA

The National Farmers Union has signed a memorandum of understanding with USDA’s Farm Service Agency to address staffing shortages and improve customer service at the county level. NFU President Rob Larew says under the MOU, NFU members will give feedback through listening sessions in... Read More.

FSA reminding farmers of disaster assistance

The executive director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says it’s been a busy year already in terms of disaster assistance. Scott Halpin says FSA is there to help farmers recover. “What we’re starting to see in Illinois and across the nation... Read More.

SD farmers affected by flooding encouraged to contact FSA

The state executive director with South Dakota’s Farm Service Agency says the southeast part of the state has experienced some crop losses from the flooding in late June. Steve Dick tells Brownfield “we’re hearing reports that as much as 30% of the acres in... Read More.

Flood-impacted livestock producers asked to report losses to FSA

Resources are available for farmers who experience livestock loss due to the flooding situation in the Upper Midwest. Matt Russell, state executive director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Iowa, says the floodwaters have impacted thousands of acres of cropland. He says livestock... Read More.