$1 Billion Available for U.S. Livestock Producers Affected by Drought

SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching

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Drought conditions ease in central US, intensify in West

Recent rains bring relief to farmers in Plains, Midwest; concerns grow for Western agriculture.

$1 Billion Available for U.S. Livestock Producers Affected by Drought

WASHINGTON — Virginia cattle farmers affected by prolonged drought in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible to receive financial support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the USDA is providing $1 billion to livestock producers to cover grazing losses caused by drought or wildfire events. Funds will be distributed through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program. The USDA Farm Service Ag…