Producers in 17 Montana Counties May Be Eligible for 2017 Drought Disaster Assistance

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Montana reminds producers affected by the recent drought that disaster assistance programs are available.

As of July 13, 2017, the following 17 Montana counties have met the extreme drought (D3) criteria on the U.S. Drought Monitor and are eligible for disaster assistance programs: Blaine, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Fergus, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, Phillips, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Valley and Wibaux.

These 17 Montana counties met qualifying drought ratings that ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (...