Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also Available

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP), which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers will also now be required to submit documentation to support information provided on their SMHPP application.

Contact: Jessica Claypole
jessica.claypole@usda.gov
(573)-876-0935

Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available

Grassland Conservation Reserve Program open from April 4 to May 13

Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19

Contact:FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov  

Producers Must Apply by May 13  

U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses 

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14, 2020 – Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages.

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses