Starting Today:

USDA is rolling out billions in disaster assistance to help farmers and ranchers recovering from natural disasters across the country. Support will be delivered through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) and other USDA programs designed to keep producers resilient and ready for the next crop year.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency will distribute more than $16 billion in Congressionally approved SDRP assistance—on top of:
• $9.3 billion through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)
• $705 million through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP)

SDRP Stage Two begins soon and includes support for crop, tree, bush, and vine losses not covered under Stage One.
📅 Applications open November 24, 2025
📅 Deadline for both Stage One and Two: April 30, 2026
Lear more.

Additional programs also open Nov. 24:
🥛 Milk Loss Program — for dairy operations that lost milk due to 2023–2024 natural disasters
🌾 On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program — support for producers who lost stored commodities during 2023–2024 disasters
Application window: Nov. 24, 2025 – Jan. 23, 2026
Details here.

USDA continues its commitment to ensuring farmers and ranchers have the resources they need to recover, rebuild, and prepare for the year ahead. 🌱