2023 Acreage Reporting Dates
To comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to contact their FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the...
USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying...
USDA Announces April 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2023, which are effective April 3, 2023. USDA’s...
USDA’s Simplified Direct Loan Application is Now Available for all Producers
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new...
USDA Announces March 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for March 2023, which are effective March 1, 2023. USDA’s...
A Q&A on Choosing a Tax Professional for participants in USDA programs
If you participate in USDA programs, it’s time to start preparing to file your taxes. In this Ask the Expert, Dr. Tamara Cushing answers questions...
Farm Sector Profits Expected to Decline in 2023
By: Chris Zoller, Extension Educator -ANR in Tuscarawas County, Mike Estadt, Extension Educator- ANR in Pickaway County and David Marrison, Field Specialist -Farm Management U.S....
USDA Develops Simplified Direct Loan Application to Improve Customer Service
WASHINGTON, February 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for...