Sen. Moran: USDA to Expedite Implementation of Livestock Disaster Program

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Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance to help farmers, ranchers and residents affected by severe drought thanks to livestock disaster programs reauthorized in the 2014 Farm Bill. On the heels of a request made by Sen. Moran and a bipartisan group of senators to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA will expedite implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill livestock disaster assistance programs and plans to have the programs available for sign up by April 15, 2014.

"I am pleased Secretary Vilsack responded to our appeals for assistance so quickly and will now expedite implementation of the livestock disaster programs reauthorized in the 2014 Farm Bill," Sen. Moran said. "During a time when producers are still grappling with the devastating effects of drought, the passage of the Farm Bill made certain long-awaited disaster assistance will continue to be available for producers in need. These programs will aid farmers and ranchers in the affected counties, and enable agricultural operations to continue across our state."

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