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Farmers and ranchers who suffered losses due to natural disasters ranging from drought to hurricanes last year will receive $3.7 billion in aid, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for a $3.7 billion Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for ag producers.
WASHINGTON— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to roll
USDA Previews Emergency Relief for Agricultural Producers
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program assistance to crop and livestock producers. The funds will help producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event during calendar year 2022. USDA is sharing the information early to allow producers time to gather documents in advance of program delivery. "U.S. ag producers nationwide endured crippling natural disaster events in 2022, including a mega-drought, hurricane, flooding, and wildfires," Vilsack says. "While we have streamline...