3 days agoUSDA Declares Drought Disaster Areas in Georgia and Alabama for Emergency Loans
The USDA FSA has designated five counties in Georgia and three in Alabama as disaster areas due to drought. This allows local agricultural producers to access emergency loans, with applications accepted until January 19, 2027, providing crucial support for recovery efforts.
10 days agoUSDA Introduces Base Acre Opportunities for Farmers in 2026
The USDA's Farm Service Agency is granting landowners the chance to increase base acres from June 1 to August 31, 2026. This initiative is significant for procurement professionals as it may drive demand for agricultural services and enhance risk management support for farmers.
36 days agoUSDA Designates 67 Arkansas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
The USDA has designated 67 counties in Arkansas as natural disaster areas, enabling emergency loans for recovery efforts. This support is crucial for agriculture and may drive demand for related services from contractors and financial organizations through the application deadline of December 7, 2026.