Giles County Approved For Livestock Forage Disaster Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Giles County has announced that ranchers and livestock producers can apply for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program for grazing losses incurred in 2024.

Drought conditions in Giles County have triggered availability of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides compensation to livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought.

The program covers full season improved pasture, warm season improved pasture, cool season improved pasture, native pasture, forage sorghum, short season small grains, long season small grains, annual crabgrass and annual ryegrass. Eligible livestock include alpacas, beef cattle, buffalo/bison, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, reindeer or sheep.

Producers must provide a completed application and supporting documents to their FSA office within 30 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the grazing loss occurred.

Applicants should collect records documenting their losses and evidence that the grazing land or pastureland is owned or leased. Additional supporting documents include federal grazing permits and contract grower agreements.

For more information, and to set up an appointment, contact the Giles County FSA office at 931-363-2675, extension 2.