This course delivers targeted training on USDA’s sweeping Final Rule for Supplemental Disaster Assistance Programs, Marketing Assistance Loans, Loan Deficiency Payments, and the Sugar Program—mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Learn about lowered drought thresholds, new honeybee and livestock loss standards, increased loan and storage rates, and vital compliance steps. Master eligibility criteria, documentation, reporting, and key deadlines—plus avoid pitfalls that could lead to penalties or loss of benefits. Get the latest on regulatory changes and actionable best practices for 2026–2031.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify and understand the key regulatory changes and new compliance obligations under the Final Rule.
* Implement actionable steps to meet new eligibility, documentation, and reporting requirements.
* Recognize deadlines and procedural updates for each affected program.
* Understand the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance.
* Apply updated definitions, payment calculations, and administrative procedures in daily operations.
