Articles tagged under: disaster aid
Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up
Published March 7, 2024
The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…Groundwork Laid for Next Farm Bill
Published September 17, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven recognizes the disaster programs must be improved and be more responsive. "We'll build those enhancements into the livestock piece of the next farm bill," says Hoeven. "That's going to be the kind of ground work…Trying to Fix Emergency Relief Program Hiccups
Published June 29, 2022
The USDA knows there were a few hiccups in the implementation of the Emergency Relief Program. "The AGI-related issues, we're looking to the flexibility in the regulations for that," said Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. "Some of the tax…ND Farmers Union Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions
Published June 27, 2022
The North Dakota Farmers Union is hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. NDFU President Mark Watne says farmers are concerned about the dollars available for the baseline for the next farm bill. "They hope to have the baseline…Prospects for a Permanent Disaster Program
Published June 17, 2022
No ad-hoc disaster relief program is perfect. With the possibility of a permanent disaster program in the next farm bill, lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for better policy. "Everyone likes the idea of building on top of crop…Navigating the Impact of Mother Nature
Published May 22, 2022
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheanaux is getting feedback from farmers on the Emergency Relief Program announced last week. "The sentiment in the field is ERP will be a good deal, but the challenge of weather-related adversity persists. In some…RMA Unlikely to Adjust Final Planting Dates
Published May 20, 2022
North Dakota farm leaders addressed the extremely wet conditions and late planting season in Friday's roundtable discussion. Suggestions included changes for prevent plant regulations, opening up Conservation Reserve Program land earlier and adjusting planting dates. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug…USDA Unveils More Details About the Emergency Relief Program
Published May 16, 2022
Crop farmers experiencing natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon start receiving WHIP+ program payments. The USDA unveiled more details about the Emergency Relief Program this morning. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network earlier…Livestock Disaster Payments to Be Distributed This Week
Published March 31, 2022
Livestock producers awaiting the first phase of disaster aid should start receiving that money this week. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency created a new program called the Emergency Livestock Relief Program with $750 million Congress allocated for livestock disaster aid…