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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 Extensio...

Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, 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 h...

Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center. Mar 03, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical and financial assistance to help California 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. Di...

-USDA LINCOLN, Neb. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides technical and financial assistance to help Nebraska 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. “The recent extreme cold and winter weather has been a challenge for farmers and ranche...

Dodge City Daily Globe With the winter storms that blanketed across the country in recent weeks causing power outages and frozen water lines, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is offering assistance to Kansas farmers and livestock producers to help in recovery efforts. According to the USDA, ag producers can contact their local service centers for program information. “These recent winter storms have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers in Kansas,” said acting state execut...

Disaster Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Severe Winter Storms

Accurate records documenting loss are critical.

Variety of assistance options available to residents, ag producers and impacted communities.

Third-party certification Additionally, USDA can provide financial resources through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help with immediate needs and long-term support to help recover from natural disasters and conserve water resources. Assistance may also be available for emergency animal mortality disposal from natural disasters and other causes. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) also has a variety of loans available including emergency loans that are triggered by disaster declaratio...

Courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Posted at 12:54 PM, Feb 18, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-18 14:17:24-05 Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain is urging all agricultural producers impacted by the severe winter weather to document losses. “While no secretarial disaster designation has been declared at this time, an accurate account of any crops and livestock that are lost is vital in the event insurance claims are necessary or feder...