Payments to livestock producers who graze on drought-affected pastures. Triggered automatically by Drought Monitor designations — you may already be eligible.
Monthly payment rate × months of qualifying drought (up to 5 months). $30-$80+/head.
Where: Your local FSA office
Complexity: Low-Medium — drought designation triggers eligibility automatically
Required Forms:
Must file within 30 days after end of calendar year in which grazing loss occurred
325 days remaining (Jan 30, 2027)This is TRIGGERED BY DROUGHT — check droughtmonitor.unl.edu for your county. If your county hit D2 or worse for 8+ weeks, you likely qualify.
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Source: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/livestock-forage-disaster-program
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.