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MDA to address state's rural veterinarian shortage

Delmarva Farmer

Feeder cattle receipts dropped 22% from last week to 174,100 head, signaling tighter supply ahead of spring pasture season. South Dakota farmers hit by mid-March storms need to report USDA losses now to qualify for disaster aid—window won't stay open. Check if you're eligible and get documentation filed.

Auctions

Four major livestock markets all running the same day—March 27th across Kansas, Kentucky, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Fort Scott, St. Onge, and Torrington handle cattle; Mayfield's tack-only sale may clear equipment at different price points than mixed auctions. Check if your preferred market's timing works before hauling.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 03/26/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

Up to $50 million available for disaster repairs to community facilities—nonprofits and tribes eligible, covering 75 percent of costs. No deadline listed in this posting, so check grants.gov directly. Worth verifying if your local co-op, grain elevator, or water system took storm damage.

Recent USDA Awards

Lincoln County just pulled $191M for watershed work—largest single award on the board. Boll weevil programs ($8M) and wildfire defense grants ($8.7M) are actively paying out. Check if your county or local fire district has applications open; these funds move fast and may cover fencing, water systems, or pest control you've been putting off.

Subsidy Payments

$16.2 billion went to U.S. farms last year, but it's heavily concentrated—top 10% of counties pulled in over half. Check where your county landed; odds are your neighbor got more than you think, and there may be programs you're leaving on the table.

Drought Status

Forty-three percent of U.S. rangeland is now in severe drought or worse—highest level since 2012. If your pasture's in a D2 county or higher, you may qualify for additional LFP payments or emergency haying waivers. Check your county's current drought classification now; it changes weekly and affects your insurance settlement calculations.

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