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USDA Offers Disaster Aid

Published July 11, 2025

Farmers impacted by recent tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for multiple USDA disaster assistance programs. Livestock producers can apply for the Livestock Indemnity Program if they experienced losses beyond normal mortality or were forced to sell injured animals at…
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Disaster Payment Concerns

Published February 8, 2025

At the Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Jake Thompson spoke out about disaster payments. Thompson explained some producers who qualified for drought relief through the ERP2 program were later asked to return a portion…
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A Trimmed-Down CR Passes

Published December 23, 2024

The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress included a short-term spending bill, disaster aid and a one-year farm bill extension. "It's never exactly the way you want it, but we made some major improvements to it," said North Dakota Senator…
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Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Published March 15, 2024

With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…
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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…
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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…
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