Trump’s USDA Moves to Aid Farmers Amid Shutdown and Backlash President Donald Trump’s Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, announced that the USDA will reopen 2,100 Farm Service Agency offices this week, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This move aims to distribute over $3 billion in critical payments, including ARC/PLC and farm loans, to support farmers during a challenging harvest season. Rollins emphasized the urgency, noting that farmers need these funds for rental payments, equipm

Each year the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) supports farmers and ranches with billions of dollars in financial loans at low interest rates. This support helps to empower the agricultural industry and allows it to continue to grow for generations to come. This and other agencies and lenders specializing in loans for agriculture are the foundation for land purchase and operations which can be used to expand livestock and equipment. Let’s look at the available loan programs that may help you wit

Attention Illinois farmers! Remember to complete your crop acreage reports on time this summer. Check with your USDA Farm Service Agency county office to ensure that you are meeting your reporting deadlines. https://fsa.usda.gov/news-room/news-releases/2023/usda-reminds-producers-to-file-crop-acreage-reports-by-july-17-use-new-online-map-features-on-farmers.gov | Robin Kelly | Facebook