Farm Service Agency Offers Blizzard Recovery Assistance

Farm Service Agency offers Blizzard Recovery Assistance

ST. PAUL — Minnesota dairy producers impacted by blizzard conditions beginning March 14 are encouraged to report crop, livestock and infrastructure related losses to their local USDA Farm Service Agency and inquire about disaster recovery assistance. Producers who experience livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality or sell injured livestock at a reduced price may be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program. To participate in LIP, produ…

Blizzard losses may qualify Minnesota producers for for federal assistance

Minnesota dairy producers impacted by a blizzard earlier this month could be eligible for disaster recovery assistance. Minnesota Farm Service Agency state executive director Kurt Blomgren says the winter storm March 14th affected livestock health, feed supplies, transportation, and daily milk production. “If your milk could not get picked up on the farm like it […] The post Blizzard losses may qualify Minnesota producers for for federal assista…

USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters - Oklahoma Farm Report

Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit