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In The News 8 November 2024

USDA authorizes emergency haying and grazing on conservation program acres to aid Ohio livestock producers impacted by drought

In response to persistent drought conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) this week announced that 79 Ohio counties are authorized for emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. CRP participants in all remaining Ohio counties are also authorized to donate emergency haying and grazing rights to livestock producers affected by severe drought conditions in southeast and southern Ohio.
In The News 5 September 2024

USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Ohio impacted by drought

Agricultural operations in Ohio have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages.