USDA to Provide Additional Financial Assistance to Farm Loan Borrowers Facing Risk
August 24, 2023
The additional funds are expected to aid another 3,500 eligible Farm Loan Program borrowers through the Inflation Reduction Act.
USDA Previews $3.7 Billion Emergency Assistance Program for 2022 Natural Disaster Losses
May 19, 2023
Through a streamlined application process, USDA intends to send pre-filled applications directly to eligible crop producers in early summer.
USDA Announces $1 Billion in Grants Available to Farmers, Ranchers for Installing Renewable Energy Systems
April 28, 2023
The new funds have been designated for agricultural producers and rural small businesses, to assist with financing renewable energy systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements.
![To find 2023 loan rates in your county, visit the <a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/commodity-loan-rates/index" target="_blank" title="Commodity Loan Rates">Farm Service Agency (FSA) website</a>. Tractor at sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/tractor-sunset.jpeg?itok=mu7ullY4)
USDA Announces 2023 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds, Rice and Pulse Crops
April 13, 2023
National loan rates for 2023 crop year wheat, feed grains and oilseeds remained unchanged from 2022 crop year levels.
![Approximately $123 million in automatic financial assistance has been made available for qualifying Farm Loan Program (FLP) direct loan borrowers who meet <a href="https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/documents/farmersgov-factsheet-ira-22006-additional-automatic-payments.pdf" target="_blank">certain criteria</a>. Droughty corn](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/drought-corn-2.jpeg?itok=iokspQz7)
USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
March 31, 2023
The new relief funds will begin dispersement in April, and all producers with open FLP loans will receive a letter that details eligibility, and information about qualifying for assistance and how to apply.