USDA expands Payment Limitation 

USDA  STAFF REPORT 

 USDA Expands Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Provisions for Farmers 

Update Farm Operating Plans by Sept. 15, 2026 

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of business entities. Additionally, producers will benefit from an increased payment limitation for certain programs, and a broader definition of farming income that will result in more exceptions to income limitations.