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FSA Programs

  • July 9, 2025 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), which will provide up to $16 billion in relief payments to farmers and ranchers impacted by qualifying natural disasters during the 2023 and 2024 crop years. This program is authorized by Congress and…

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  • Overview of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) using Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds, offers marketing assistance payments to eligible specialty crop producers. This funding is aimed at expanding domestic specialty crop markets and developing new markets for…

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