Federal Programs

The USDA's Farm Service Agency will host a webinar on January 30, 2025, alongside the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to enhance understanding of the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. This initiative indicates a potential rise in demand for contractors focused on agricultural compliance and education services.

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has adopted four key recommendations aimed at improving federal program efficiency. These changes are expected to streamline interagency communications and impact procurement processes, offering best practices to federal agencies that may modify compliance standards and contract administration.

The USDA's Farm Service Agency and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a webinar on January 30, 2025, to educate commodity crop producers about the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The event aims to enhance understanding and participation, reflecting ongoing federal investment in agricultural revenue risk management.

The General Services Administration has sold the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills, MN, for **$3.58 million**. This sale demonstrates the federal initiative to streamline property management, reduce liabilities, and stimulate local economic growth through strategic asset disposal.