natural disaster

Perdue New Disaster Relief Bill Will Be Implemented Quickly
Perdue New Disaster Relief Bill Will Be Implemented Quickly
While it took longer than the USDA would like, disaster assistance is finally here for farmers hurt by natural disasters over the last three years.  Those are the word from USDA head Sonny Perdue who recently spoke with Gary Crawford.     If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...
NRCS Offers Programs to Deal with Emergencies and Disasters
NRCS Offers Programs to Deal with Emergencies and Disasters
Much of the West saw wildfires or other disasters over the summer and that Natural Resources Conservation Service is reminding landowners that they might be able to help.   NRCS’ Aston Boozer said one such program is Environmental Quality Incentives Program which is being used by California residents to receive funding to recover from wildfires.   “...
Natural Disaster Legislation Aims to Aid Farmers and Ranchers
Natural Disaster Legislation Aims to Aid Farmers and Ranchers
On Friday, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Kansas Representative Roger Marshall introduced legislation to reform and improve livestock disaster programs that ranchers rely on in times of disaster.  The new legislation contains four bills that would make changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Livestock Indemnity Program and the Emergency Conservation Program.   The Ka...