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DMC Enrollment Deadline is Friday

Published December 7, 2020

USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce is urging farmers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program before the application deadline closes this Friday, December 11. Over 7,800 dairy producers had signed up by the end of November.…

Dry Bean Scene

Published October 30, 2020

There are programs available for farmers who endured both crop and market losses the past couple years. Get the details in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, BASF, SRS Commodities and Johnstown Bean…

FSA Slowly Moving Through WHIP+ Applications

Published September 14, 2020

Of the near 10,000 WHIP+ applications submitted in Minnesota so far, about 4,300 applications have received money totaling about $60 million. Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Joe Martin says there are still lots of applications to work on…

FSA Prepares for Direct Payment Sign-Up

Published May 13, 2020

The Farm Service Agency is preparing farmers and ranchers for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payment sign-up. To sign-up, farmers will need to be in contact with their county FSA office to schedule an appointment. Due to the COVID-19…

Most Minnesota Counties Enrolled in ARC/PLC

Published March 16, 2020

It’s the final day for farmers to make appointments for elections declared by the most recent farm bill. Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Joe Martin says most counties are 98 percent enrolled. "If farmers don't call by Monday…

MN Farm Service Agency is Seeking County Loss Data

Published October 30, 2019

The Minnesota Farm Service Agency is monitoring and accessing agricultural damages across the state for a Secretarial disaster declaration. During a roundtable discussion in East Grand Forks, MN FSA State Executive Director Joe Martin stressed his office needs data from…

MN FSA: Strong Dairy Margin Coverage Program Sign-Up

Published August 1, 2019

Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Joe Martin calls enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage program “strong.” As of Monday, the state FSA office has received 1,600 contracts. Martin thinks there could be another thousand dairies enroll before the…

Dairy Margin Coverage Program Sign Up Begins

Published June 17, 2019

The new Dairy Margin Coverage sign-up is open. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Joe Martin tells dairy farmers the DMC program functions like revenue insurance. Similar to crop insurance, it offers a price protection between the all milk price…

Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions

Published March 13, 2019

Nearly 100 Minnesota farm structures have failed in the winter conditions and 50 animals have perished as a result. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Joe Martin says the hardest hit area is southeastern Minnesota, but the northern and west…

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DMC Enrollment Deadline is Friday

Dry Bean Scene

FSA Slowly Moving Through WHIP+ Applications

FSA Prepares for Direct Payment Sign-Up

Most Minnesota Counties Enrolled in ARC/PLC

MN Farm Service Agency is Seeking County Loss Data

MN FSA: Strong Dairy Margin Coverage Program Sign-Up

Dairy Margin Coverage Program Sign Up Begins

Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions

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