FSAFinal Rule

Emergency Livestock Relief Programs

AgricultureFinance & Banking

Summary

This regulation creates emergency financial assistance programs to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced losses to their livestock due to disasters or hardship. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is setting up new rules for how farmers can apply for and receive this emergency relief money.

Key Points

  • 1Farmers and ranchers can apply for emergency financial help if they lose livestock due to disasters, disease, or other qualifying hardships
  • 2The Farm Service Agency will handle applications and determine which farmers qualify for assistance payments
  • 3Eligible livestock producers can submit comments about the proposed rules until November 1, 2025
  • 4These programs are designed to help family farms and ranching operations stay in business during difficult times
  • 5The specific eligibility requirements and payment amounts will be detailed in the full regulation

Key Dates

Published

September 15, 2025

Comment Deadline

November 1, 2025

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