FSA Resumes Farm Payments for SURE, NAP and MILC

After a temporary suspension, the Farm Service Agency announced it would once again start issuing farm payments beginning Wednesday, May 8. This includes payments for the 2011 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE), the Noninsured Crop Assistance Program (NAP) and the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC). “I’m pleased to announce that farmers and ranchers can expect to begin receiving their payments beginning today, May 8,” said Garcia. “We appreciate the producers’ patience during the delay. We’re working diligently to get these payments out as quickly as possible.” The payments were suspended on March 4 in order to assess the impact of sequestration and determine the least disruptive process possible for carrying out the required cuts. Learn more.