USDA FSA Funding DEADLINE!

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in economic aid through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program for certain specialty crops and sugar, commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program. The one-time bridge payments will be based on reported 2025 planted acres. 

Eligible specialty crop producers must report their 2025 acres to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) by March 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET. 

Important Links:

• A list of eligible specialty crops is available here: USDA Announces Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions 
• Apply online through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program portal. 
• Producers may also request a pre-filled application from their local FSA county office. Find your USDA Service Center here.

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