Stay Connected
Get Email Updates
FSA Tweets
- 12:00AM - 1 Jan 1970
Tag Archives: drought
Kansas FSA to Host Seminar on Livestock Feeding & Drought
Kansas producers concerned about hay reserves after a historic drought and the cost to feed animals if a harsh winter hits this year, should plan to attend a “Drought Concerns: Water Issues and Livestock Feeding” meeting. The meeting — sponsored … Continue reading
Reminder: Sign-Up Period for Disaster Assistance Program Opens Oct. 22
Producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters during the 2011 crop year can sign up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program beginning Monday, Oct. 22. The SURE program is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing … Continue reading
Drought Stifles Livelihood of Farmers and Ranchers
For producers who depend on farming to support their families, this year’s drought has changed their way of life. Canceled vacations, selling land that has been in the family for generations and children opting for in-state colleges along with sleepless … Continue reading
Series of Meetings Set to Address Drought Damage & Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a series of meetings across the country to outline available resources to help states recover from damages resulting from one of the worst droughts in history. “The impact of drought can be felt … Continue reading
USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States
Crop and livestock producers have additional help to reduce the impacts of drought and improve soil health and productivity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to aid producers in 22 states. The funds … Continue reading
Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records
By Juan M. Garcia, Farm Service Agency Administrator The Farm Service Agency would like to remind livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged drought, farmers, FSA, Juan Garcia
Comments Off on Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records
Changes to Emergency Loans, Crop Insurance Provides More Help to Producers Affected by Drought
U.S. livestock and crop producers affected by the drought are receiving more help from the government. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will file special provisions with the federal crop insurance program to allow … Continue reading
More Initiatives Offered as Additional Counties Named Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The Obama Administration is providing additional assistance to producers affected by the drought, as 172 more counties across in 15 states are added to the list of disaster areas due to drought and excessive heat. That brings the total number … Continue reading
Posted in Atop the Fence Post, News
Tagged disaster, drought, FSA, obama administration, USDA
Comments Off on More Initiatives Offered as Additional Counties Named Disaster Areas Due to Drought
