Assistance application deadline looms | Agriculture | kokomoperspective.com

The U.S. Division of Agriculture reminds ranchers and livestock producers that They might be eligible for monetary assist by way of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program  for 2021 grazing losses As a Outcome of of a qualifying drought or hearth. The deadline To use is Jan. 31.

5 counties in Wisconsin have met drought-severity ranges that set off Livestock Forage Disaster Program eligibility for the 2021 program yr. Greater than $473.1 million has been paid, So far, to eligible livestock producers in 26 states and territories for the 2021 program.

Qualifying drought set offs are decided using the U.S. Drought Monitor. Wisconsin counties That are eligible are listed.

• Kenosha
• Milwaukee
• Racine
• Rock
• Walworth

To expedite The equipment course of, producers are inspired To collect and submit data documenting 2021 losses. Supporting paperwork might embrace information associated to grazing leases, contract-grower agreements and extra. Contact your native USDA service center. Go to farmers.gov for extra information.