The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical and financial assistance to help Wisconsin farmers and livestock producers recover from damages brought on by winter storms Uri and Viola. Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to learn about the programs available to help them recover from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses.
âThese recent winter storms have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers in Wisconsin,â said Tyler Radke, acting state executive director for USDAâs Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Wisconsin. âWe stand with our producers who have worked tirelessly in these severe conditions to keep livestock fed and to protect crops from Mother Natureâs wrath. We know these storms have left damage in their wake, and Iâm glad that USDA offers as strong portfolio of disaster assistance programs available to help.â
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Agricultural losses from winter storm exceed $600M
Paul Schattenberg
Texas A&M Extension Service
COLLEGE STATION Winter Storm Uri caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses across Texas, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists.
“A large number of Texas farmers, ranchers and others involved in commercial agriculture and agricultural production were seriously affected by Winter Storm Uri,” said Jeff Hyde, AgriLife Extension director, Bryan-College Station. “Freezing temperatures and ice killed or harmed many of their crops and livestock as well as causing financial hardships and operational setbacks. And the residual costs from the disaster could plague many producers for years to come.”