Livestock Indemnity program

FSA Updates Livestock Indemnity Payments for Smal
FSA Updates Livestock Indemnity Payments for Smal
FSA Updates Livestock Indemnity Payments for Smal
The Farm Service Agency made changes to its payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program.  The agency changed rates for calves under 250 pounds and will now value them at the same level as non-adult cattle weighing between 250 and 399 pounds.  FSA als...
Ducheneaux: Indemnity Program Will Benefit Livestock Producers Still Struggling
Ducheneaux: Indemnity Program Will Benefit Livestock Producers Still Struggling
Ducheneaux: Indemnity Program Will Benefit Livestock Producers Still Struggling
A newly announced aspect of the USDA's pandemic assistance for producers initiative, is focused on livestock and poultry producers. "These producers who had to euthanize or otherwise dispose of animals because slaughter capacity just wasn't there because of the pandemic," said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux ...
WCA: Producers That Lost Cows Need To Act Now
WCA: Producers That Lost Cows Need To Act Now
WCA: Producers That Lost Cows Need To Act Now
The February storms were very hard on producers across the Northwest, especially livestock producers.  Cattle producers that lost animals during last month’s storm have options to try and offset their losses, but time is running out.   S...
Winter Weather Cattle Loss May Be Covered by LIP
Winter Weather Cattle Loss May Be Covered by LIP
Winter Weather Cattle Loss May Be Covered by LIP
It’s been a tough winter for farmers, especially for beef and dairy producers.  Extreme weather across the northwest has resulted in some livestock deaths.  Ranchers who have experienced those losses may be eligible to recover some of those losses, thanks to the Livestock Indemnity Program.   A Drovers articl...
FSA Extends Many Application Deadlines
FSA Extends Many Application Deadlines
FSA Extends Many Application Deadlines
Thanks to the Government shutdown, many FSA program signup deadlines have been extended to February 14th.  The USDA’s Bill Northey said it’s not just the Market Facilitation Program that producers can sign up for.   “There are several different programs that to be able to qualify for losses that occurred in 2018, either folks need to turn in information by the end of January or a deadline of that
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss/Other Disasters
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss/Other Disasters
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss/Other Disasters
The USDA will once against accept disaster assistance program applications, beginning on June 4.  Eligible producers include those who’ve suffered livestock losses, as well as the loss of honeybees, farm-raised fish, as well as other types of losses because of natural disasters.  The FSA is re...
Thune: Legislation Would Help Livestock Producers
Thune: Legislation Would Help Livestock Producers
Thune: Legislation Would Help Livestock Producers
Senator John Thune recently introduced legislation designed to make updates to the Livestock Forage Program and the Livestock Indemnity Program.  The goal, according to the South Dakota Republican, is to get producers the help they need through LFP twice as fast as the current rate.  ...