Help available for area farmers

By Staff
Farmers and ranchers who suffered livestock, livestock feed and crop losses between the dates of Feb. 28, 2007, and Dec. 31, 2007, can now apply to receive disaster payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This measure allows agricultural producers who suffered losses for crops planted before Feb. 28, 2007, or eligible livestock or livestock feed losses between Jan. 1, 2005, and Feb. 28, 2007, to apply for disaster payments under the Crop Disaster Program (CDP), Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The 2008 Act extends CDP, LCP and LIP payments to eligible farmers and ranchers who suffered 2007 crop, livestock and livestock feed losses throughout the 2007 crop year before Dec. 31, 2007. For more information or to apply for assistance, contact your local Farm Service Agent or visit the Farm Service Agency website at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov