DEADLINE ANNOUNCED BY USDA

(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA is providing details on the previously announced $1 billion to be distributed to specialty crop and sugar growers not covered through the Ag Department’s farmer bridge program. Specialty crop producers have until 5:00 on March 13th to report the factual and accurate 2025 acreage to the USDA, however crop insurance linkage will not be required for the ASCF program. For more, go to the fsa.usda.gov/fba website or contact a local FSA office.