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  1. The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.
  2. A Loomis family ranch in Morrill County, Nebraska, is currently struggling with severe drought conditions in the Sandhills.

FSA provides drought relief and acreage filing deadlines for Nebraska producers

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 29
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The Farm Service Agency is assisting livestock producers in Nebraska with drought relief efforts. Producers must file an annual acreage report with the agency by July 15 to maintain eligibility for federal drought assistance programs. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program compensates producers for grazing losses caused by drought on privately owned or leased land.

From nebraskapublicmedia.org

Why it matters

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About three-quarters of Nebraska remains in drought, and the state has also been hit by historic wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres. The assistance programs help mitigate the economic stress on producers due to these widespread environmental conditions.

The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is currently facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.

From nebraskapublicmedia.org

Who's involved

  • NebraskaState where drought and relief efforts are occurring
  • Farm Service AgencyAgency providing federal disaster and drought relief services
  • SandhillsGeographical region within Nebraska receiving drought assistance

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NebraskaSpeculative

    Producers in Nebraska might face reduced revenue from grazing losses caused by drought and fire.

  • SandhillsSpeculative

    The Sandhills region might face increased costs for feed or reduced sales revenue due to drought and production losses.

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  1. The Farm Service Agency is handling recalls and providing support to agricultural producers in North Carolina and Nebraska.Sub-event
  2. Agricultural meteorologist advises on state farming issues in Nebraska.Sub-event
  3. Grazing Schools are held in the Sandhills region of Nebraska.Sub-event
  4. FSA provides drought relief assistance to producers in the Sandhills region of Nebraska.1 source

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A Loomis family ranch in Morrill County, Nebraska, is currently struggling with severe drought conditions in the Sandhills. All 1 developments

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