Update: Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers, Deadline Extended
March 9, 2026
Farmers who planted specialty crops in 2025 may be eligible for one-time payments through the USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. To participate, producers must report their 2025 planted acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 13, 2026.
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