Hold on to your hats, ChumCity folks! The USDA is unleashing a whopping $1 billion in emergency funds to help our livestock producers who've been hammered by drought, wildfires, or flooding in 2023 and 2024. That’s right, relief is on the way! To get the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) funds out FAST, the USDA is using data from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). If you already have an approved LFP application for 2023 or 2024, BAM! Emergency relief payments will be issued automatically. How’s that for convenience? The first payment will be calculated using a 35% factor. But the good news keeps coming – a second payment might be issued later this summer! Keep your eyes peeled! Most producers, especially those who've worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) before, likely have the right forms already on file. Just to be sure, give your local FSA county office a call to confirm everything is in order. These ELRP payments were authorized thanks to the American Relief Act passed in December. Let's keep those farms going strong! Courtesy of ALFA FarmersBig News for Livestock Producers! Emergency Relief is Here!
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