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Support for Livestock Disaster Assistance Reform

Published August 22, 2024

A proposal to reform livestock disaster assistance programs is getting support from four major South Dakota ag groups. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the legislation which would require the Farm Service Agency to make…

A Second Chance at LIP

Published May 12, 2023

The Farm Service Agency is providing additional flexibility with the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says it’s a short window for farmers to finish their application. "We had about 2,100 notices of…

An LIP Reminder

Published April 5, 2023

Inclement weather can cause newborn calves and other livestock to freeze or become smothered and trampled. These death losses can cause an emotional and financial burden for livestock producers, especially after last year’s harsh calving season. Minnesota Farm Service Agency…

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LIP Deadline Coming Up

Published February 17, 2023

The Livestock Indemnity Program application deadline is March 1. If a notice of loss has been filed, South Dakota Farm Service Agency Disaster Program Manager Logan Kopfmann says now is the time to get the rest of the documents submitted.…

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LIP Payment Rates Adjusted

Published July 21, 2022

USDA updated payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said this will provide more help for ranchers. "In essence, it increases the reimbursement they'll get for calves they lost in the blizzard last spring from…

Ranchers Needed Relief Program This Year

Published July 21, 2022

The revised payment rates for the Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) are a big deal for North Dakota livestock producers who lost animals in the spring blizzard. That includes North Dakota Stockmen's Association President Jeff Schafer. "We always…

Fair Market Value Sought for LIP

Published June 6, 2022

North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says they’re still waiting on a response from USDA on proposed changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program. Farmers are currently receiving nearly $300 under market value for calves through LIP.…

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Changes Proposed for the Livestock Indemnity Program

Published May 20, 2022

Changes are being sought for USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program. During North Dakota Senator Hoeven’s agriculture roundtable meeting on Friday, North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Director Marcy Svenningson said a proposal has been forwarded to USDA to adjust the bottom-tier…

Ranchers Examine the Blizzard’s Aftermath

Published April 19, 2022

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson urges ranchers to look into the Livestock Indemnity Program, which compensate producers for a portion of the losses that happened during the storm. "There's a 30-day window to file a notice…

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Immediate LIP Assistance Available for Producers

Published April 10, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has approved a request to provide immediate Livestock Indemnity Program assistance to producers who’ve experienced losses. USDA will also delegate program approval to Farm Service Agency County Committees. The request came from a bipartisan group of…

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Fair Market Value Sought for LIP

Changes Proposed for the Livestock Indemnity Program

Ranchers Examine the Blizzard’s Aftermath

Immediate LIP Assistance Available for Producers

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