USDA Has Issued More Than $4 Billion in Emergency Relief Program Payments to Date
June 30, 2022
Commodity and specialty crop producers have until July 22 to complete applications for assistance through the Emergency Relief Program.
USDA Designates Several Nebraska Counties as Disasters Due to Drought
June 28, 2022
Producers in numerous Nebraska counties are eligible for emergency credit to recover from intense drought during the growing season.
USDA Designates 12 Nebraska Counties as Disasters Due to Drought
May 6, 2022
USDA FSA has declared additional Nebraska counties are eligible to apply for emergency loans based on losses from drought.
USDA FSA, NRCS to Present on Drought Assistance Programs During May 12 Webinar
May 6, 2022
Representatives will provide an overview of drought assistance programs designed to help producers mitigate some of the impact of extreme, adverse weather.
FAQ for Wildfire Damage to Crops and Range/Pastureland
February 29, 2024
With wildfire recovery efforts underway, Nebraska Extension educators share insights on how to proceed with the 2024 growing season.
USDA Disaster Assistance Workshop for Producers Impacted by Wildfires Set for May 5 in Cambridge
April 29, 2022
Representatives from USDA FSA, NRCS and Risk Management Agency will present information on disaster assistance programs and resources available for farmers, ranchers and rural landowners.
Assistance Programs for Nebraska Producers Recovering from Wildfires, Drought
March 1, 2024
For producers affected by the recent wildfires in central Nebraska, and drought impacts across the state, there are numerous organizations that offer assistance, from hay and forage for livestock to help with planting crops.
USDA Designates 10 Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
April 29, 2022
Ten primary counties and 16 contiguous counties have been designated as natural disaster areas to allow producers access to emergency loans for recovery efforts.