Sign-up for Natural Disaster Assistance Program Opens Today

Sign-up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program opens today, Jan. 10, for farmers and ranchers who suffered losses caused by natural disasters during the 2009 crop year. “SURE is part of the safety net that assists farmers and ranchers who provide food and fiber to America and the world,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up must do so before July 29. Learn more.