Farm Agency Seeks Feedback on Boring Measurement Records

2026-04531 — Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage Program; Correction

The USDA fixed some important rules for farmers in the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. These changes help sugar beet growers and certain crop insurance holders get the right disaster payments, and clarify who dairy farmers can qualify if they stopped milk production. The updates take effect March 9, 2026, making sure payments and eligibility are fair and clear.

2025-20455 — Agricultural Disaster Indemnity Programs; Approval of Information Collection Request

Farmers and ranchers hit by disasters will get help faster thanks to new approved forms and info rules. The USDA just got the green light to collect the info they need to pay out disaster aid smoothly through October 2027. This means quicker payments and clearer paperwork for those who grow our food when tough times strike.

2025-17742 — Emergency Livestock Relief Programs

The Emergency Livestock Relief Program is here to help farmers who lost money feeding their animals because of floods or wildfires in 2023 and 2024. If you raise livestock and faced extra feed costs from these disasters, you could get payments to ease the pain. The program sets clear rules, deadlines, and limits on how much help you can get, so don’t miss out!

2025-12803 — Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 1

The Farm Service Agency is launching the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 1 to help farmers who lost crops, trees, and vines due to wildfires, storms, drought, and other disasters in 2023 and 2024. Eligible producers can get payments based on past insurance and disaster aid records, making it quick and easy. Stage 1 kicks off now, with more help coming in Stage 2 later!

2025-09581 — Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) 2023 and 2024

The Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) 2023 and 2024 helps livestock producers who lost animals or feed because of droughts or wildfires in 2023 and 2024. If you already signed up for a related program, you don’t need to apply again—payments will be calculated automatically. This means faster help and money in producers’ pockets without extra paperwork!

2026-05148 — Information Collection Request; Power of Attorney

The Farm Service Agency is updating the Power of Attorney form used by people who let others act for them in farm programs and crop insurance. This change helps make sure signatures and actions are legit and reduces paperwork hassle. If you’re involved with these agencies, you can share your thoughts by May 18, 2026—no extra costs or delays expected.

Previous: 2025-04704 — Operations Notice for the Expansion of the Moving to Work Demonstration Program Technical Revisions

This update tweaks some technical details about the Moving to Work program expansion but doesn’t change the big picture. Housing agencies involved can keep moving forward without worrying about new rules or costs. It’s all about keeping things clear and smooth as the program grows.

Next: 2025-04708 — Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

The U.S. government found that some Chinese companies making multilayered wood flooring got unfair financial help during 2022. This means these companies might have to pay extra fees when selling their flooring in the U.S. If you’re involved in this business, now’s the time to speak up before the final decision. These changes could affect prices and trade starting soon!