Farm Service Agency Declutters Dusty Regs Bookshelf
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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Summary
FSA is cleaning house by removing old, unnecessary rules from title 7 to make things simpler and clearer. This update won’t affect anyone currently or in the past, so no worries about money or deadlines. It’s all about cutting clutter and making the rules easier to understand for everyone.
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