Nebraska farmers, ranchers and landowners affected by recent wildfires can learn about U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance and recovery programs during a webinar on Wednesday, April 15. Government representatives will highlight available programs related to livestock losses, grazing and forage losses, fencing and water infrastructure repair, debris removal, and eligible conservation assistance. Speakers […]

The Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency said Monday, March 16 that livestock producers who have suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or feed losses due to wildfires may be eligible for disaster assistance programs. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) offers payments for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, and the Emergency […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced May 12 that several Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities are open for agricultural producers and landowners. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP beginning May 12 through June 6.   CRP, USDA’s flagship conservation program, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. […]