The Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster and loan programs.

Washington, DC
Joined December 2008
It’s time to protect your dairy operation from risks! Enrollment for 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage is now open through Dec. 18. Last year, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act strengthened the program to provide dairy producers with greater risk protection. fsa.usda.gov/news-events/new…
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During a visit to Michigan, Under Secretary Richard Fordyce and Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins participated in a roundtable with Congressman Bill Huizenga, stakeholders, and blueberry growers, to discuss the blueberry industry and how USDA can best help these producers.
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FSA Administrator Bill Beam and Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins met with oyster producers and participated in a roundtable in Virginia with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and stakeholders to hear about challenges and opportunities, including how USDA can support the industry.
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Calling all dairy operations! You can protect your operation against risks by enrolling for 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage by Dec. 18, 2026. Make an appointment today to apply and select your coverage level. fsa.usda.gov/resources/incom…
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The Farm Service Agency is on the ground at FFA Convention in Indianapolis supporting the future of agriculture. Stop by booth 1360 to visit with FSA staff about youth loans, assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers or to learn more about career opportunities with USDA.
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Producers who applied for the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP) for fiscal year 2026 have until Nov. 2, 2026, to provide supporting documentation. RTCP provides payments to producers in areas with high transportation costs. fsa.usda.gov/resources/incom…
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If your operation was impacted by recent hurricanes, flooding, or severe weather, USDA can help. FSA offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs. Contact your local FSA office to report losses and learn about documentation requirements. farmers.gov/protection-recov…
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Check out our October interest rates if you’re considering an FSA loan to purchase land, finance operating expenses, meet cash flow needs at harvest, or to build or upgrade on-farm storage facilities: fsa.usda.gov/news-events/new…
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FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs Jared Hagert visited North Dakota where he shared updates about FSA’s modernization efforts and key programs at the Red River Farm Network Forum and toured a sugar beet and a honeybee operation to hear, firsthand, from farmers.
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As FSA continues modernization efforts, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to create a Login.gov account that allows producers to work with FSA online.
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Under Secretary Richard Fordyce and Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson joined Tommy Higgins, Maine FSA State Executive Director, to tour a wild blueberry farm and meet with the farm loan team to talk through policy updates that improve access to credit for farmers.
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If your operation was impacted by Hurricane Isaias, USDA can help. FSA offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to help you recover. Contact your local FSA office to report any losses and to learn more about documentation requirements. farmers.gov/protection-recov…
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FSA supports the future of agriculture! Last week, Connie Conway, California FSA State Executive Director, met with local FFA members to talk agriculture, their projects and how USDA supports farmers and ranchers.
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This year, we’re making $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program payments to agricultural producers and landowners with an interest in private lands conservation. CRP protects our nation’s natural resources while helping to stabilize farm income. fsa.usda.gov/news-events/new…
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For the 2025 crop year, FSA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage program will generate approximately $13.8 billion in gross payments, thanks to improvements under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. usda.gov/farmers-first
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Farm Service Agency retweeted
If you're in the path of Hurricane #Isaias, now is the time to prepare. ⛈️ Taking a few simple steps now can help protect your farms, families, pets, and food supplies when severe weather strikes. 🔗 For more resources, visit usda.gov/disaster.
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Administrator Bill Beam recently visited Oregon and Washington to meet with producers impacted by wildfires, and also visited with local livestock, honeybee, dairy and blueberry producers to learn more about agriculture in southwest Washington.
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RT @USDA: Happy World Cotton Day! 🇺🇸🌱 Cotton helped build rural America. Now, USDA is fighting to ensure American cotton has a strong futu…
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Emergency Loans are available following eligible natural disasters if your operation is in a county designated as a primary or contiguous disaster area. FSA offers low interest Emergency Loans that can help you get back on your feet. fsa.usda.gov/resources/loans…
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Through our farm loan programs, FSA can help beginning farmers and ranchers start or expand their ag operations. We make farm ownership and operating loans to borrowers and partner with commercial lenders to provide a federal guarantee that reduces risk. lat.fpac.usda.gov/
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