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Livestock

MGR-21-008: Suspension of Livestock Risk Protection Basic Provisions 60 Day Ownership Requirement Due to Severe Drought

Background

Due to severe drought conditions impacting many parts of the nation, producers are struggling to find adequate supplies of feed or forage, causing them to market their livestock sooner than anticipated. In response, the United States Department of Agriculture recently announced measures to assist producers affected by severe drought conditions.