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USDA Farm Service Agency Emergency Loan Assistance - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides Emergency (EM) loans to help cover
production and physical losses in counties declared as disaster areas by the
President or designated by the Secretary of Agriculture. For physical losses
only, the FSA Administrator may authorize EM assistance.
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World Agricultural Outlook Board - The mission of the Board is to improve the consistency, objectivity, and reliability of USDA forecasts. Under the Board's direction, interagency committees of
experts develop official forecasts of supply, utilization, and prices for commodities. The Board also reviews agricultural outlook and situation reports released by
other USDA agencies and provides direction in estimating methods and quality improvement.
The Board coordinates weather, climate, and remote sensing work among USDA agencies. It also monitors and analyzes the impact of global weather on
agriculture.
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