USDA has released new rules on payment limits and payment eligibility to reflect updated provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.
The actions include that USDA may approve a waiver of the average adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation for participants of certain conservation contracts administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on environmentally sensitive land.
Also, the mandatory changes expand the definition of “family member” to include first cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The Office of Management and Budget completed its review of the USDA plan July 29 and the final rule is published in today's Federal Register and was effective August 20.
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