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Emergency Relief Program Deadlines Rapidly Approaching

Emergency Relief Program Deadlines Rapidly Approaching

USDA Farm Services Agency has mailed applications to eligible growers for Phase 1 of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). For growers who have not returned the application, reminders have also been sent. It is important to note that the deadline to complete the application is Friday, July 22, 2022.

Growers who filed crop insurance claims for calendar years 2020 and 2021 for drought, winter storms and other natural disasters are eligible. Typical income limits and percentages apply. Call your local FSA office with questions. 

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Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency launched the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), providing $10 billion in economic relief to producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year.

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