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Why Monitor Farm Service Agency Notices in the Federal Register?

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural stakeholders by administering farm commodity, disaster, and conservation programs. Additionally, the FSA provides critical financial support through farm emergency, ownership, and operating loans. Due to its pivotal responsibilities, staying informed about FSA announcements and rule changes via the Federal Register is imperative for several industries reliant on agriculture.

Who Needs to Monitor the FSA?

  1. Legal Teams - Legal professionals engaged in agribusiness must monitor FSA updates to ensure compliance with new regulations and avoid costly legal penalties.
  2. HR Managers - Human Resource managers in the agricultural sector need to stay informed about policy changes that could affect workforce planning and labor laws.
  3. Insurance Providers - Insurers offering agricultural policies need knowledge of changes in disaster assistance programs to align their products effectively.
  4. Risk Managers - Risk management experts in farming organizations must proactively respond to shifting regulatory landscapes to mitigate operational risks.
  5. Farmers and Ranchers - Direct stakeholders like farmers and ranchers who rely on FSA's loan and support programs must track updates to maximize their eligibility and benefits.

Core Reasons to Follow FSA Announcements

  • Avoid Penalties: Changes in regulations necessitate immediate compliance. Alerts about rule implementation can help avoid penalties linked with non-compliance.
  • Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: Being the first to know new regulations affords a strategic advantage to adapt business practices accordingly.
  • Respond to Open Comment Periods: Participating in open comment periods can influence final rule-making, crucial for advocating for industry interests.
  • Mitigate Risks from Rule Changes: Timely information can cushion businesses from the adverse impacts of sudden legislative changes.

Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts

Recent FSA updates have focused on enhancing disaster response programs, which are increasingly significant due to climate change effects on farming practices. Policy shifts often influence eligibility criteria for loans and disaster assistance, demanding ongoing vigilance from interested parties.

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Agency Details

  • Status: Active

    The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is a functioning sub-agency under the Department of Agriculture, responsible for administering key programs for farmers and ranchers. There is no indication of restructuring, defunding, or other status changes affecting its operations. It remains active in its role of supporting the agricultural sector.

  • Acronym: FSA
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Latest Documents

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirement, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection request associated with...
Notice Mar 20, 2025
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is issuing this notice announcing the funding for ECAP, which will provide economic assistance payments to eligible producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. ECAP is a new FSA program authorized by the Am...
Notice Mar 19, 2025
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is announcing changes to the available funding, payment limitation, and application deadline for Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC).
Notice Jan 08, 2025
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is announcing the availability of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC), which will provide eligible specialty crop producers with marketing assistance payments that will help them engage in activities that aid...
Notice Dec 10, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirement, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection to continue WHIP and the...
Notice Nov 19, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is issuing this notice to announce that it is issuing a second round of payments for ELRP 2022 participants. These payments will be subject to a modified payment calculation in compliance with a court order currently in...
Notice Oct 30, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is announcing the availability of marketing assistance funding to organic dairy operations in the United States. The organic dairy farms have faced--and still continue to face--a variety of challenges, and many are strug...
Notice Sep 30, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is announcing the extension of the Application Fast Track (AFT) pilot program that was launched August 7, 2023, which continues the expedited processing of qualified direct Operating Loans (OL) and Farm Ownership Loans (...
Notice Sep 30, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is issuing this notice to announce the actions it is taking to comply with a preliminary injunction related to payment calculations for ERP 2022.
Notice Aug 23, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is amending the Farm Loan Programs (FLP) regulations to implement the Distressed Borrower Set- Aside (DBSA) Program and other changes. DBSA will provide a new loan servicing program for financially distressed borrowers t...
Rule Aug 08, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirement, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection that supports Direct Loa...
Notice Jul 22, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is announcing the availability of $19 million through the new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program (FSCSC) for specialty crop operations that incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain...
Notice Jun 26, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements, FSA is requesting comments from interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection request associated with the Coronavirus Food Assistan...
Notice Jun 05, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirement, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and Farm Service Agency (FSA) are requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a revision and an extension of a currently...
Notice May 31, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirement, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) are requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension with revision of a currentl...
Notice Apr 16, 2024
The Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, extended the authorization of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), through September 30, 2024, for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a Commodity Credit...
Notice Mar 01, 2024
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces the revised loan volume eligibility criteria for existing lenders participating in the Preferred Lender Program (PLP) for FSA guaranteed loans or who have recently participated in PLP but lost that status due t...
Notice Feb 23, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection associated with the Volunteer Progra...
Notice Feb 05, 2024
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and entities on an extension of a currently approved information collection associated with FSA county commit...
Notice Dec 20, 2023
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting information on proposed revisions to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Report (FSA-153 form). The FSA-153 requires updating. Specifically, the FSA-153 form needs clarification and updating...
Notice Dec 18, 2023

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