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Release No: 20.10.09 Contact: Russ Raeder (608) 662.4422 Ext.111 Russ.raeder@wi.usda.gov Cally Ehle (608)662.4422 Ext.141
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(MADISON, WISCONSIN), October 20, 2009 - Livestock producers in 20 Wisconsin counties may receive payment for eligible livestock grazing losses that occur due to drought or fire on or after January 1, 2008, and before October 1, 2011, under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).
"All crops intended for grazing need to have crop insurance coverage or Noninsured Assistance Program coverage for the crop year that the benefits are requested," said Brad Pfaff, Wisconsin Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. "Producers considered limited resource, socially disadvantage or beginning farmers are exempt from the insurance requirement."
The following Wisconsin counties met the criteria for 2009 and have been designated as being eligible:
Ashland | Barron |
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Bayfield | Burnett |
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Chippewa | Douglas |
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Dunn | Florence |
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Iron | Marinette |
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Oneida | Pierce |
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Polk | Price |
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Rusk | St. Croix |
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Sawyer | Taylor |
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Vilas | Washburn |
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FSA began accepting 2009 calendar year applications September 14, 2009. The 2009 applications must be filed by January 30, 2010. Late filed applications for LFP cannot be approved.
For subsequent years, signup applications must be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the grazing losses occurred.
The monthly payment rate will be an amount equal to 60 percent of the lesser of: - the monthly feed cost for all covered livestock, using a feed grain equivalent (for example, the feed grain equivalent for an adult beef cow is 15.7 pounds of corn per day)
- the monthly feed cost calculated using the normal carrying capacity for the grazing land.
Drought eligibility criteria require that the drought must have occurred on: - native or improved permanent vegetative cover
- small grains or forage sorghum planted specifically for grazing.
Losses due to drought must occur during the normal grazing period for the specific type of grazing land.
Additional information about LFP, including eligible livestock and fire criteria is available at county FSA offices or on line at www.fsa.usda.gov. # USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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