Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913

Articles written by Us Department Of Agriculture


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 2 of 2

  • Montana FSA Program Dates/Deadlines

    US Department of Agriculture, For the Courier|Dec 13, 2023

    USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Dec. 31: 2024 NAP Application for Coverage Deadline for Honey Dec. 31: deadline for requesting Extraordinary Measures assistance under IRA Section 22006 Dec. 31: deadline for requesting Extraordinary Measures assistance and Cash Flow Based Assistance IRA payments under IRA Section 22006 Jan. 13, 2024: Inflation Reduction Act...

  • Disaster Assistance for 2022 Livestock Forage Losses in 40 Montana Counties

    US Department of Agriculture, For the Courier|Nov 2, 2022

    Livestock producers in 40 Montana counties, including Valley, are eligible to apply for 2022 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass, and forage sorghum. LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or leased land or fire on federally managed land. County committees can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of qualifying drought or if a federal agency prohibits...