Drought Assistance for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman August 30, 2006 Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Agriculture Secretary Mike JohannsÂ announcedÂ $780 million in assistance to help farmers and ranchers manage drought and weather related production challenges,Â including a new $50 million program for livestock producers impacted by drought.Â

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