USDA Boosts Louisiana Agricultural Economy Through $446.4 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $446.4 million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to Louisiana farmers, ranchers and landowners. USDA recently announced nationwide historic safety net assistance totaling $13.8 billion in gross payments through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year and an additional $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) annual payments for 2026. 

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