Deadline Approaching: Disaster Assistance for 2023 Livestock Forage Losses

Producers in Louisiana are eligible to apply for 2023 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on Native Pasture, Full Season Improved Pasture, and Full Season Improved Mixed.

LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or cash leased land or fire on federally managed land.

County committees can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of qualifying drought or if a federal agency prohibits producers from grazing normal permitted livestock on federally managed lands due to qualifying fire. 

You must complete a CCC-853 and the required supporting documentation no later than January 30, 2024, for 2023 losses.

For additional information about LFP, including eligible livestock and fire criteria, contact your Local USDA Service Center or visit fsa.usda.gov.