Articles tagged under: disaster relief
A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires
Published March 19, 2024
The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…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…Ag Issues at the Forefront for Fischbach
Published January 2, 2023
Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is preparing for the farm bill debate. "We have to protect the risk management programs, the sugar program, which is very important in my district, and making sure we are maintaining a reliable, sustainable disaster relief…Updates Made in the Emergency Relief Program
Published July 28, 2022
The Farm Service Agency will indefinitely extend the deadline for farmers to return the pre-filled applications for phase one of the Emergency Relief Program. FSA is also starting to mail out the pre-filled Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program applications. A…ND Stockmen’s Raises $40,000 with ‘Nebraska in Need’ Campaign
Published June 28, 2019
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation have raised nearly $40,000 for Nebraska cattlemen recovering from losses. The Nebraska in Need disaster relief program was launched after winter storms and historic flooding this past spring. The funds raised are providing…ND Stockmen Launch Nebraska Disaster Relief Program
Published April 10, 2019
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation launched a disaster relief program to help Nebraska ranchers who suffered losses in recent flooding. “You see all of the devastation on the news and social media. Videos of grain bins busted and…