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Livestock Related Disaster Assistance Programs Accepting Applications

Randall Weiseman June 28, 2018 Livestock

Local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices continue to accept new applications for losses for calendar year 2017 or 2018 filed under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) or Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) programs. Rod Bain has more details on who is eligible to apply.

Nutrient Needs for Cotton

Florida NRCS to Host State Technical Committee Meeting June 14

Georgia Sign-up Deadline Nearing for Organic Production

Alabama Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Project Final Sign-up Opportunity

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