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Government Programs and Disaster Relief

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Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs

USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events including drought and wildfires.

Wool Marketing Assistance Loans & Loan Deficiency Program

Money is available to wool producers through the Farm Bill in the form of Wool Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL’s) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP’s).

Where’s The Risk? A Livestock Risk Management Handbook

An Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University publication to help livestock producers address a variety of risks that may affect their operations. This handbook provides an overview of the risk management tools available to livestock producers.

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Pandemic Assistance for Producers

Visit farmers.gov for assistance programs and efforts for farmers, ranchers, and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions.

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