USDA expands disaster aid and commodity-loan support under Farmers First changes
USDA announced higher livestock-loss payments, broader eligibility and increased marketing-assistance loan support for eligible producers nationwide.
Farm Service Agency
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USDA’s $16 Billion Disaster Program Sets Aug. 12 Deadline for Farmers
Farmers seeking federal assistance for qualifying crop, tree, bush and vine losses from 2023 and 2024 disasters must submit applications for both stages of USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program by Aug. 12, 2026.
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USDA sets August deadlines for specialty-crop aid, disaster payments and base-acre reviews
U.S. agricultural producers face three USDA deadlines in August for specialty-crop aid, disaster relief and ARC/PLC base-acre reviews.
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USDA gives farmers until Aug. 31 to seek base-acre increases under major farm programs
Eligible landowners and producers in USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs can review and consider base-acre increases through Aug. 31, 2026.
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USDA expands 2026 farm safety-net and disaster payments, including automatic help for some past losses
The Farm Service Agency announced final changes to USDA farm and disaster programs, including automatic payments for many eligible 2024 and 2025 losses when agency records are sufficient.
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USDA finalizes expanded disaster assistance and loan changes for farmers
The Farm Service Agency says final changes will raise reimbursement for certain livestock losses, remove a deduction for some tree and vine claims and make some 2024 and 2025 payments automatic.