Disaster payments for livestock losses from disease, adverse weather, blizzards, or wildfires. Also covers honeybee colony losses and feed costs.
Varies by loss — covers above-normal feed costs, transportation, colony losses
Where: Your local FSA office
Complexity: Medium — requires documentation of losses
Required Forms:
Must file notice of loss within 30 days; application within 60 days of end of calendar year
Many livestock producers don't know this exists. If you lost animals to weather, disease, or had to buy emergency feed, you may be owed money.
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Source: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/FSA_ELAP_GeneralFactSheet_2...
Program information sourced from USDA. Eligibility described here is general guidance only. Confirm details at your local FSA or NRCS office. FarmGrant is not affiliated with USDA.