SOME Americans could get thousands from a unique program soon, so long as they meet a fast-approaching deadline.
The direct payment opportunity comes as part of a $10 billion pot intended to help those who are part of a vital industry.
Cash is going out soon to select Americans as part of a $10 billion program (stock image)Getty GETTYIt seeks to help out farmers and those in the agricultural space (stock image)[/caption]Specifically, the money comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Funds are part of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) and are distributed through “one-time economic assistance payments,” per the USDA website.
It will “help commodity producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices.”
To qualify for a check from the ECAP, at least four requirements must be met.
ELIGIBILITY
First, applicants must be “actively engaged in farming.”
Secondly, they would have tracked interest in input expenses for a commodity that’s supposed to be covered.
Qualifying candidates must also report all acreage of eligible commodities to the FSA for the entire 2024 crop year that was planted through a Report of Acreage form (FSA-578).
Lastly, they also need to report any acres that were prevented from being planted in 2024 on the Notice of Loss form (CCC-576) if applicable.
These documents must be submitted by August 15, 2025.
Other required documents can be found on the FSA website.
Some ECAP applications were already partially pre-filled and sent out to select producers who reported eligible commodities as of March 10, 2025.
They must then be completed and verified by the producer before turning them into a local FSA office.
There’s also an online application, and producers don’t have to wait for a pre-filled one to be mailed to them to apply.
PAYMENT
Payments will vary, as rates are determined by commodity and acreage.
ECAP Payment Rates Per Acre
Barley – $21.67 Chickpeas – $24.02 to $31.45 Corn – $42.91 Cotton – $84.74 Lentils – $19.30 Oats – $77.66 Peanuts – $75.51 Peas – $16.02 Rice – $76.94 Sorghum – $42.52 Soybeans – $29.76 Wheat – $30.69 Canola Seeds – $31.83 Crambe Seeds – $19.08 Flax Seeds – $20.97 Mustard Seeds – $11.36 Rapeseed – $23.63 Safflower Seeds – $26.32 Sesame Seeds – $16.83 Sunflower Seeds – $27.23Peas, peanuts, oats, lentils, cotton, corn, chickpeas, barley, rice, sorghum, soy beans, wheat, canola, crambe, flax, mustard, rapeseed, safflower, sesame, and sunflower are on the list.
The highest per-acre payment is for cotton at $84.74.
There’s also an ECAP payment estimate calculator that’s free to use.
CAPPED OUT
There are some caps on amounts depending on the applicant’s situation.
For example, it will not exceed $125,000 for those who had less than 75% of their gross income for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tax years derived from farming, ranching, or forestry activities.
For those who did have more than 75% of their income in those same tax years from farming, ranching, or forestry activities, payments won’t exceed $250,000.
Americans should also remain aware of other direct payment opportunities as summer arrives.
Some could get $500 distributions every month for two years through a new program.
Others could get $1,000 in free cash from a major bank.
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