Rolnictwo i żywność · 14/04/2014

USDA Implements New Rules for Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs

The US Department of Agriculture has released a new rule outlining specific requirements for various agricultural disaster assistance programs, including the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program, which are authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The rule clarifies payment limits, eligible losses, and payment eligibility for these programs, which were reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and have distinct changes from previous programs.