Researchers at the Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management are investigating the impact of adaptive grazing practices on landscapes enrolled in U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers.

The Minimizing Drift on Grazing Lands webinar on Dec. 7 will discuss factors that influence herbicide drift, including nozzles and products. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Results of sale Monday, December 4, 2023 -- 1,947 head

Applications are now being taken for Cohort 15 of the Battleground to Breaking Ground program. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)

Producers in more than 200 counties may be eligible

Results of sale Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 976 head

Results of sale Thursday, November 30, 2023 -- 1,258 head

Winter officially begins this month and with that comes the feed and hay bills.

“Our goal is to get producers into these disaster programs, and they are always encouraged to turn in an application if they believe they are eligible,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.

Ballots must be postmarked or delivered in person by close of business Dec. 4, 2023, to be counted.

Results of sale Monday, November 27, 2023 -1,477 head