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La. congresswoman proposing federal bill to better help farmers and ranchers through droughts

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R.) Dist. 5 is pushing in Washington to expand relief. The Drought Assistance Improvement Act aims to grant farmers and ranchers a monthly stipend when a parish faces a four weeks of consecutive drought. As it stands, an eight week drought equals two monthly payouts.

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La. congresswoman proposing federal bill to better help farmers and ranchers through droughts

BATON ROUGE - With Louisiana battling record breaking drought, farmers and ranchers are stuck with extra expenses to keep their crops and animals alive. La. Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R.) Dist. 5 is pushing in Washington to expand relief under the Drought Assistance Improvement, allowing for quicker payments when times get tough. Amelia Kent is a cattle rancher in Clinton. Normally, Kent grows her own hay to feed cattle. Due to this year's drou…

2 months ago·Baton Rouge, United States

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La. congresswoman proposing federal bill to better help farmers and ranchers through droughts

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