USDA Drought Response Provided $200 Million in Forage to Producers

About $200 million in forage was produced for farmers and ranchers who faced shortages this year during one of the worst droughts in history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By opening up 2.8 million acres of conservation land for emergency haying and grazing, livestock producers were given access to forage and feed during a critical period. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also lowered the interest rate for emergency loans and worked with crop insurance companies to provide flexibility to farmers affect by the drought. Learn more.