Farm Disaster Assistance: USDA Programs and Recent Legislative Action
Description:
Several regions of the country have experienced natural disasters this year that have significantly reduced farm income for affected producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture administers three major, permanently authorized programs to help mitigate the financial effects of natural disasters -- federal crop insurance, emergency disaster loans, and a noninsured assistance program. Some disaster programs are also available to help livestock producers rebuild herds or purchase feed when a disas…
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Date:
November 4, 1998
Creator:
Chite, Ralph M.
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