{"id":29590,"date":"2025-11-21T16:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=29590"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:21:17","slug":"usda-announces-disaster-assistance-funding-expands-support-for-specialty-crop-growers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/11\/21\/usda-announces-disaster-assistance-funding-expands-support-for-specialty-crop-growers\/","title":{"rendered":"USDA Announces Disaster Assistance Funding, Expands Support for Specialty Crop Growers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/583322716_1273896301439033_4473976982853075771_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/583322716_1273896301439033_4473976982853075771_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29591\" style=\"width:361px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/583322716_1273896301439033_4473976982853075771_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/583322716_1273896301439033_4473976982853075771_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/583322716_1273896301439033_4473976982853075771_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/583322716_1273896301439033_4473976982853075771_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usda.gov%2Fabout-usda%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases%2F2025%2F11%2F17%2Ftrump-administration-delivers-second-stage-crop-disaster-assistance-farmers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615847245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N75XNIM9u5IyZ35Ojy8GJDpuRM965b2CrzQ4T4C8qvw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the<\/a> opening of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fresources%2Fprograms%2Fsupplemental-disaster-relief-program-sdrp%3Futm_source&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615863844%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yz2Q3ewPUUDd1gp1HhRc2GGl%2FYZndlChHEjzFctqlgM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)<\/a><\/strong>, beginning <strong>November 24, 2025<\/strong>, expanding federal assistance to producers who suffered crop, tree, bush, or vine losses during the 2023\u201324 natural disasters. This phase provides support for losses not covered under Stage 1, including uninsured (shallow-loss) impacts and quality losses &#8212; a significant development for California\u2019s specialty crop sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrollment for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fresources%2Fprograms%2Fsupplemental-disaster-relief-program-sdrp%3Futm_source&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615880235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zScqUtYWQ3ftqnluhsuYO07GmsUnipntJYRmLqMgB%2B0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SDRP (both stages)<\/a> Stage 1 and Stage 2<\/strong> will be available <strong>November 24, 2025 through April 30, 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USDA has also opened additional programs for producers with other disaster-related losses:<br><br>&#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fmlp&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615896266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=C2EJ7l5PlVRZk7xdNZIEHH02EU6pdL9jcRyCU3u2HLw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk Loss Program<\/a> (MLP)<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fmlp&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615910995%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PlxA1%2F4%2FZTaWMg6gLMclPC7Sb3jmmMOO8KurV1H%2FDkk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\/mlp<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<br><br>&#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fofsclp&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615925730%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hJoe4pjTkS4pPj2ot4Smm9zVZ5l1Ijp0adf%2FNMiwurY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program<\/a> (OFSCLP) <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fofsclp&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615939710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HtNQNBBSmMOFLwYwVWqj39LMxqVDEn1u09ur%2BK0rMPw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\/ofsclp<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both programs share a shorter enrollment window: <strong>November 24, 2025 through January 23, 2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;California\u2019s specialty crop producers have faced repeated and devastating climate-driven impacts in recent years. USDA\u2019s decision to include uninsured and quality losses in Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program is an important step in ensuring these growers are not left behind.\u00a0<br>I want to thank Under Secretary Richard Fordyce for his leadership and for recognizing the unique challenges faced by specialty crop farmers. His commitment helps ensure that California\u2019s diverse crops, from orchards and vineyards to our many specialty crops\u2014are appropriately supported in this round of federal assistance.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture\u00a0<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CDFA encourages growers to review the USDA fact sheets and reach out to their local <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615954413%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EC7hu%2BLFYVUnYl0ClxosCvp3L5ydumIZfR8yhaxGzZk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Service Agency (FSA)<\/a> office for guidance on eligibility and application requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producers can apply and find the application documents for the program: <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsa.usda.gov%2Fresources%2Fprograms%2Fsupplemental-disaster-relief-program-sdrp%3Futm_source&amp;data=05%7C02%7CArtemio.Armenta%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C2af5403c31cc49c9612e08de295288df%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638993631615968435%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r95lXB23BBZQ7Lg9%2FBjg0OZBMKobeILreqZYaBL0h%2B0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply and Learn More \u2014 SDRP Stage<\/a><a 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